We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (ALPS). This is a new voluntary benefit that will allow eligible staff to purchase additional annual leave through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
ALPS is a direct response to the 2023 staff survey, where over 60% of respondents expressed interest in more personalised benefits, and this scheme has been designed to offer you greater flexibility to support both your personal and professional needs.
You will be able to apply to purchase additional leave between Monday 16 February and Saturday 28 February 2026 only.
- For any additional leave purchased in February, deductions will be made over 6 months.
- Before you purchase additional leave, please
- discuss this with your line manager. Any additional leave purchased will be subject to approval in line with departmental leave policies.
- ensure you have read and agree to the terms set out in the Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Process and Guidance document.
- check the cost of purchasing additional leave, and how it may affect your monthly pay, using our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme calculator.
For more information on the scheme and how to purchase additional leave, please visit the Buying additional annual leave webpage.