At Scotsdales, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Explore the benefits we offer to help you thrive both inside and outside of work.
Read on below to find out more about some of our rewards and benefits, as well as our commitments to your learning and development.
At Scotsdales we value the contributions that our employees make every day towards our purpose. That’s why we have lots of benefits in place to ensure that working at Scotsdales is rewarding in every sense.
Dynamic Working is an embedded part of our work culture at Scotsdales. So much so, that our dynamic working policies are written in to the terms and conditions of your employment contract.
For us, Dynamic Working is not just about where you work, but also when and how you work… and live. No two people have the same expectations at work and home, so our policies provide the flexibility to make sure you have the freedom and trust to work with your teams in ways that meet the needs of the business, and your own.
Not all our roles allow home-working due to the physical or security-related aspects of the role. Wherever possible though, hybrid working is accomodated by agreement with your line manager.
Depending on your level in the business, you could have options of paid overtime or dynamic leave too. Please note that specific arrangements vary by role level and business area, so please discuss with your recruiter when applying.
Here at Scotsdales we support our teams to learn, discover and develop.
Everyone’s learning journey is different, and tailored to support the individual’s specific needs and goals.
Below are a few examples of our investment in you:
Product Training
Our suppliers and Buyers provide product training to our teams, to ensure we are all well informed and have the knowledge to deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Job Specific
Be it advanced Excel, Computer Programming, Bedding plants, Fork Lift Driving, Employment Law…. We are happy to support our teams on their training journeys.
Values Training
Our Managers provide training sessions to all of our teams.
These sessions support the teams in understanding our company values, and what it means to work at Scotsdales.
Management Training Programme
Our people managers go through our Management Training Programme.
This programme delves into all areas of management to support our leaders to get the best out of their teams. And the teams to get the best out of their leaders.
Apprenticeships
Courses available include hospitality, retail team leader, finance, CIPD.
First Aid
We offer a 3 day First Aiders course, to those team members wishing to be first aiders.
Scotsdales is a family run business and we are proud to help the advancement in skills and development for all team members both for the benefit of Scotsdales and the individual. As your role develops and opportunities arise, we will always advocate for strategic learning with both internal and external teaching sources.
Our management team are all happy to support and advise wherever possible. Personal ambitions may outlive your time with Scotsdales, but if mutually beneficial then we are happy to help with your personal progression towards your goals.
A large part of our management team began their Scotsdales journey in different roles and have worked their way up with the aide and support of the company. Scotsdales will always be proud to promote growth and development.
“I have been given opportunity to grow and develop at work, but not at the expense of my personal circumstances. I have a young family and know that I’m supported to prioritise them when the need arises. That feeling is invaluable and I am truly grateful. “
Oliver J, part of the Loyalty & Marketing teams at Scotsdales.
Gardening supports wellbeing and mental health. Scotsdales is privileged to provide an opportunity to improve the daily lives of its customers. Our teams are experts in their fields and can offer much needed insight and advice to help the communities that we serve to make the most of their outdoor living space.
We strive to provide the highest quality products possible to make sure we’re living up to our own standards and company ethos, ‘for all the good things in life’.
Gardening is more than just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle choice and Scotsdales will always advocate for greener living.
We want your work at Scotsdales to be part of a fulfilling life, that’s why we have a variety of policies to benefit your family, health and personal ambitions.
You’ll be entitled to 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy more and we’re proud to offer enhanced parental leave, so you can be there for the moments that matter. You’ll have the option of health and dental insurance for you and your family. And, our employee assistance programme is in place to give you advice whenever you may need it.
Our lifestyle benefits mean you can take advantage of options such as discounted gym memberships, or our on-site gym in Stevenage. Looking for something more social? Then ‘The Club’ gives you access to a range of employee sports clubs and hobby groups.
We are a family run collection of local garden centres in the Cambridge area. Gardening is our passion.
Scotsdales Garden Centre
Cambridge Road
Great Shelford
Cambridge
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Upon completion of 6 month probation, colleagues receive 25% discount across our Centres.
The Cycle to Work Scheme provides the option to hire a bike and related accessories through equal pre-tax payments over a 12 month period.
The Tech Scheme provides the option to spread the cost of tech purchases across a 12 month period, through pre tax payments.
We host 2 Friends and Family events a year, where colleagues can invite their nearest and dearest to share their 25% discount.
We provide a separate menu just for our Teams. Colleague lunches are provided at cost price, freshly prepared by our Café teams and available at a time of their choosing.
We celebrate our teams Birthdays with a card and a £25 Scotsdales voucher.
We offer up to £500 to colleagues who successfully refer a friend for one of our vacancies.
We provide an additional payment to all of our in-store First Aiders each month.
We thank our long serving members of the team with a one off payment:
10 years - £100
15 years - £250
20 years - £500
25 years - £1000
30 years - £1500
Our Pension scheme is provided by The Peoples Pension. Should you opt to join the scheme, we will contribute 5% towards your pension, to top up your 3% contribution.
Our teams have access to an external programme who offer health and well-being support. This can be accessed via an app, online, or through a helpline.
Colleagues may choose to have 1 paid day off a year to volunteer to help a charity or foundation of their choosing.
The Ikea Scheme provides the option to spread the cost of purchases made at Ikea across a 12 month period, through pre tax payments.
Free eye tests are available to all. Should you require glasses specifically for your job, you may
be eligible for a free pair of glasses.
Each Flu season, our teams are offered a free flu jab.
We offer the opportunity for all colleagues to receive free financial training to help manage your personal finances.
We celebrate our teams personal achievements and offer a special gift to help new parents adjust to their new circumstances.
We arrange multiple events throughout the year from summer BBQs to general knowledge quizzes at one of our stores to accommodate all colleagues from every department to relax and socialise out of work hours.
Colleagues can trade up to get various multi-use vouchers that can be used at some of the UK's biggest retailers.