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Job LevelsWe use a method of pay banding to promote equality and fairness for all our staff. There are five Job Levels (JL) 1 to 5 (5 being junior). Graduate entrants can usually expect to start at Job Level 4. New entrants join at the minimum unless there are exceptional circumstances relating to skills, experience and market forces. There is an annual pay review which is payable to all salaried employees performing satisfactorily. The award will vary depending on the individual's current basic pay and their annual performance. BonusesAn annual corporate bonus linked to performance against the Met Office's Key Performance Targets is paid to satisfactory performers. Payments made in 2007 ranged from £600 to £2,443 depending on job level. We operate a contribution-based bonus system to reward employees who deliver over and above expected requirements. Bonuses range from £300 to £4,000. Other allowances The Met Office has a number of allowances for certain jobs, tasks or locations, such as shift working, weekend working, BBC and for working in London. LoansAn advance of salary may be made to permanent employees for the purchase
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Annual leaveAnnual leave is 25 days on entry, rising to 30 days after 7 years' service, plus 10.5 days for public and privilege holidays per annum. Maternity/adoption leave Maternity - you are entitled to a maximum of 52 weeks' maternity leave. The 52 weeks consist of 26 weeks of ordinary maternity leave immediately followed by 26 weeks' additional maternity leave. All employees who meet the qualifying conditions are entitled to receive 39 weeks' statutory maternity leave (covering the 26-week period of ordinary maternity leave and the first 13 weeks of additional maternity leave. Parental leave of up to 13 weeks unpaid is also available for all employees who have at least one year's continuous employment in the civil service. Paternity leave of two working weeks is also offered. Adoption - you are entitled to a maximum of 52 weeks' adoption leave. The 52 weeks consists of 26 weeks of ordinary adoption leave immediately followed by 26 weeks additional adoption leave. Special paid leave Special paid leave is available in various circumstances: compassionate leave, domestic emergencies, examinations, interviews, sabbatical leave, study leave and training. | ||||
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Sustainable transport to work scheme The scheme includes car sharing, bicycle routes, bus service to/from Met Office headquarters and access to pool bicycles. |
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