We exist to do more than come to work. We all have big celebrations, moments of joy and bumps in the road to navigate our way through.
That’s why our comprehensive package of benefits has been selected to protect you, to promote a healthy, sustainable lifestyle and to give you peace of mind.
We review our offering regularly to ensure we are providing our people with benefits that matter most to them.
ULEV Car Scheme
In line with Cala’s commitments to reducing our carbon footprint and supporting our people to live more sustainably, we provide a car scheme, enabling all employees to lease an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle via a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Bike to Work Scheme
We operate a tax efficient cycle to work scheme, giving you a significant reduction on the cost of a bike and/or safety equipment so you can have a healthier and more sustainable commute.
Personal Development
We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow, and progress, providing support for individual learning and development through a variety of programmes, such as:
- Construction Academy of Excellence
- Early Talent
- Leadership development programmes
Smarter Working
We want to offer more choices in your ways of working, to enable you to balance your personal, family and work life. This means moving away from prescribed working hours, fixed start and finish times, and the assumption that people need to be in a fixed location.
Dress For Your Day
Dressing for your day gives you the flexibility to dress in a way that works for you and fits in with your work diary.
Long Service Recognition
We look forward to celebrating your career milestones and offer benefits based on your length of service.
Parental Leave
We offer a competitive level of paternal leave, to enable you to balance your work and family life.
You can take up to 52 weeks of adoption or maternity leave, with 26 weeks at full pay.
You can take up to 4 weeks of paternity leave on full pay.
Generous Holiday Allowance
We offer above the statutory minimum entitlement as standard, as well as options to buy, sell and carry forward holiday.
25 days holiday (plus 9 public holidays) in your first year, increasing by one day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days (plus 9 public holidays).
Holiday Home
Employees with three years’ service can enter a ballot to win a week’s stay at Cala’s holiday home near Aviemore.
Private Medical Insurance
We provide access to a competitive private medical insurance scheme, to support you in leading a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Assistance Programme
To assist you with life’s challenges, you will have immediate access to our 24/7 confidential service provided to support you with wellbeing, legal, family and financial matters. Counselling sessions are also available as part of this service.
Virtual GP
A virtual GP service to provide you with quick and easy access to medical appointments.
Generous Pension Scheme
To help you plan for your future, Cala operates a generous contributory pension, which you will be auto enrolled into from your first day of employment, with employer contributions of up to 10% of your salary.
Bonus/Commission
Cala provides competitive, role-specific bonus and commission schemes to reward you for your hard work.
Employee Share Plans
You can participate in our employee share plans, as part of our relationship with Legal & General. You can purchase tax-efficient shares or opt to take part in our Sharesave scheme.
Employee Discounts
We allow employees to have first refusal on Cala and Legal & General Home branded homes and a discount related to length of service.
We also provide an online discount platform, sourcing exclusive deals and discounts, via a mobile app.
Matched Funding
Volunteering and fundraising within our communities is important to Cala, and that’s why your activities can be matched by us, up to £500, to increase the value of your donations to your chosen charity.
Give as you Earn
Make a donation to the charity of your choice directly from your pay, before tax and Cala will match your donation up to £25 each month.
