ODI is Britain's leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

Why work at ODI? - Benefits

At ODI we recognise the importance of our staff members and the value they bring to our work. Some of the benefits we offer to our staff include:

  • A competitive salary, including annual cost of living increases and an annual performance related pay scheme which recognises hard work and strong performance
  • An option to join our pension scheme (provided through USS and SAUL)
  • Learning and development opportunities which are actively encouraged, including a range of formal and informal training courses provided onsite at our offices
  • Interest free season travel ticket loans
  • A tax free childcare voucher scheme for eligible staff
  • Health and well being support including an ‘employee assistance programme’ and other site specific benefits including onsite subsidised yoga classes
  • Support in maintaining a healthy work-life balance through flexible working options and a generous annual leave provision of: 25 days annual leave; plus paid bank holidays; and the period between Christmas and New Years as additional paid leave (when our offices close).
  • Regular staff social events.