Buying Annual Leave

The University is committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy balance between their work and personal lives, this is in the best interests of the University and the well-being of individual employees. This policy outlines the option and process for buying additional leave and builds on the existing leave provisions available to employees.

This is a salary sacrifice arrangement, making the buying of additional leave an even more affordable option for staff members. Individuals can apply directly from their I Trent Self Service portal when the scheme is open. See below for guidance on how to do this on I Trent. Should you experience any difficulty in gaining access please e-mail benefits@bangor.ac.uk.

The scheme is available to Bangor University staff members only.

The Scheme is usually opened once a year on

• 1st of July to 31st July (payment over 12 months commencing August)

Please note that I Trent will provide you with the gross cost of any annual leave hours requested for purchase. The actual cost will be less than this , due to the savings you’ll make on Tax and National Insurance.

For an estimate of how any purchase may affect your Net Pay please see guidance below on Net Pay Estimating.

• I Trent Guidance on How to apply for Buying Annual Leave via Self Service
• Net Pay Estimating – online calculator guidance.
• Buying Annual Leave Policy
• FAQs