Life at Newbury Building Society

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We're Newbury Building Society, a member-owned mutual founded way back in 1856. Could you see yourself here? 

What do we do?

  • We offer savings accounts and mortgages to people across England and Wales. We currently have more than 80,000 customers, though we call them 'members' - explore what that means here.

  • We believe in the power of community, and put a portion of our profits into supporting local causes, charities, and people every single year.

  • We have ten branches in Berkshire, Hampshire, and Oxfordshire, as well as a head office in Newbury.

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We are proud of our employee experience and continue to measure and improve it...

Value

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of our employees feel their work is important.

Support

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say people in their team help and support each other.​

Wellbeing

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say they really feel that the Society cares about their wellbeing.

Success at Newbury Building Society is driven by the incredible people who choose to work with us. Our vision and purpose come to life through their talent, dedication and collaboration. We’re committed to ensuring every individual feels supported, enabled, engaged and motivated. That’s why, when you speak to our people, they’ll tell you how warm, friendly and genuinely rewarding it is to be part of our team.
Emma Jones Director of People

Who we're looking for

Our values underpin everything we do. They're the building blocks of who we are, and how we operate.

At Newbury Building Society, we’re looking for people who share our values and are equally passionate about our mission: to be the trusted provider of savings and mortgages in the communities we serve.

If you have a strong sense of purpose, bags of positive energy, and want to be part of a collaborative environment where doing the right thing for customers comes first, this could be the perfect place to start or grow your career.

Vibrancy

Being happy, healthy, and fulfilled at work is vital. We nurture a culture that focuses on wellbeing and community.

Respect

Respect

We value uniqueness and treat everyone as an individual.

Trust

We're open, honest, and approach everything we do with integrity. It's one of the reasons our customers have trusted us with their savings and mortgages since 1856.

Excellence

Excellence

We offer our external customers and our colleagues first-class service, putting them and each other at the heart of the service we provide and the decisions we make.

Independence

Independence

We've been independent and member-owned since the beginning, and we'll stay that way - for the benefit of our customers and our people.

Sustainability

Sustainability

Not only are we financially and operationally sustainable, but we aim to be environmentally conscious in the decisions we make.

Inclusion and Diversity

How do we create and nurture an environment where our people feel comfortable to be themselves at work? Our Board Statement explains more about what you can expect from us as an employer.

Feedback goes both ways

We actively listen to our people regular surveys and our Employee Forum, which is made up of representatives from across the business. There are also plenty of informal ways to share ideas and suggestions, including through our employee intranet, where everyone is encouraged to  shape how we work.

We recruit with differences in mind

Our application and interview process is designed to be inclusive and accessible, and we choose candidates based on their skills, experience, and ability. Nothing else.

 

Don't just take it from us

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of our people say the Society is a friendly place to work.

We measure fairness

We ask all our people for voluntary Equal Opportunities disclosures, as well as exploring relevant topics in our employee surveys.

Measuring topics like these helps us understand where we're doing well, and where we can continue to make Newbury an even better place to work.

We champion wellbeing

We place importance on wellbeing through supportive people policies, as well as initiatives like our Employee Assistance Programme, Cash Health Plan, Menopause Cafes, Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing workshops delivered by expert external trainers.

We're curious

We celebrate campaigns such as Carers Week and Pride through activities and learning. Our people also benefit from a range of training opportunities, supported by our bespoke learning platform, Newbury Learning Hub.

Newbury Learning Hub keeps everyone on top of essential regulatory training, while also providing hundreds of optional courses on topics like inclusion and diversity, mental health, and sustainability.

Benefits and perks

In addition to annual leave, a hybrid working policy, and contributory pension scheme, our people enjoy a range of benefits.

Health and wellbeing

  • Cash Health Plan, providing financial assistance and discounts to help employees look after their health.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.
  • Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Wellbeing workshops.

Community and belonging

  • Two paid days of volunteering leave each year.
  • A welcome box on your first day.
  • Gift for employees who become parents.
  • Annual budget for team social events or activities.

Reward and recognition

  • Gifts for long service milestones, starting at 5 years.
  • 'Thank you' treats for company celebrations and events.
  • Annual 'Society Star' awards.
  • Call outs in internal newsletters and on our employee intranet.

Holiday and time off

  • Your birthday off.
  • Buy or sell up to two days of holiday annually.
  • You can apply for a sabbatical after two years of service.
  • Enhanced parental leave depending on length of service.
John, Field Trainer

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Sujata, Customer Support Administrator (Mortgages)

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Hear from our people, in their own words.

No one says it better than our colleagues. From our branches to our head office, our people have career paths as unique as they are.