The Benefitswhen working at Shorts

Those who work for Shorts can expect all the benefits you would normally expect from a really progressive firm, and lots more besides

  • Core hours policy (7.5 hours per day, working between 08:00 and 18:00)
  • The ability to take up to two hours for lunch
  • Overtime (we hardly work any!) to be taken back as TOIL
  • Holidays start at 25 days or pro-rata equivalent
  • Extra 1 day holiday after 5 years’ service and thereafter to a maximum extra 5 days
  • Ability to buy up to five days holiday or pro-rata equivalent
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
  • A fair and sympathetic sickness policy
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders with ongoing associated support
  • Employee assistance program for counselling services, medical support, and perks through PAYCARE

And, the other bits

  • Structured external training and personal development
  • Dress for your diary policy
  • Death in service 2x salary
  • The opportunity to take one volunteering day per year
  • Free parking in the Chesterfield office
  • Christmas parties and other social events
  • Team forum
  • Free tea, coffee, biscuits, and we’re currently trialling fruit (it’s important!)

What does working at Shorts look like?

The other stuff

We’ve created an environment where our team feel supported, developed and happy; a blend of interesting and challenging work, with time to contribute their own ideas, concentrate on personal development whilst ensuring a healthy life balance, both in and out of work.

We look after our clients really well, but we also look after our team, because their welfare and development are equally important.

When not at work, how we spend our time is extremely valuable for everyone, and it was with that in mind, that our zero overtime policy was created. Fundamentally, we do not expect any of our team to work more than their basic weekly hours.

Although often seen as quite unique within the industry, we monitor the average overtime per employee to ensure we remain on track.

Core hours and zero overtime policies mean that our team gets to manage their time better – both in and out of the office.

We are really proud of our record of team development and have supported many individuals with their progression within the firm.

We understand that when people are busy, working on day-to-day client deadlines, focusing on personal development can sometimes be overlooked.  So, we ensure that our team has the time to focus on their own career development too.

Our team regularly takes part in local and national fundraising events and everyone has the opportunity to take part in one volunteering day each year

There are opportunities to take part in

  • Sporting events, tournaments, and challenges
  • Cake sales
  • Christmas events
  • Local charity collections

We’re always open to talking to great people. If you feel that Shorts would be a great fit for your next career move, then why not send us your contact details? If you’d prefer to send us your CV, you can add that too (We prefer to receive blind CVs where possible)