People and Culture
We are passionate about finding the right people to help us support Parliament and improve public services. We invest in the development of our staff and are committed to creating a diverse working environment and providing equality of opportunity for all our people.
Working for the NAO is purposeful, rewarding, interesting and challenging because we influence positive change in how effectively public services are provided. We support our people to develop the skills they need for all stages of their careers, focusing on those capabilities that address the priorities in our strategy, to produce high-quality work consistently and to influence effectively. We are committed to our values: We act with courage and integrity. We are inclusive and respectful. We are curious and seek to learn. We strive for excellence.
We need to represent the public we serve and want to continue to build on the positive progress we made under our last strategy on diversity and inclusion. We want our people to feel fairly rewarded and recognised for the work they do and supported with their wellbeing.
Our People Deal
Our People Deal sets out the key elements of what the NAO offers and what makes the NAO a great place to work. The Deal also describes what we expect of colleagues in return.
Purpose
Make a unique impact supporting accountability for public spending and influencing positive change.
Inclusion
Work in an inclusive culture that empowers you and your team to be at your best.
Growth
Develop and grow at all stages of a varied and fulfilling career.
Wellbeing
Feel valued by an organisation that rewards you fairly and cares about your wellbeing.
Our Benefits
Pension scheme
NAO staff are eligible to join the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme, with new starters automatically enrolled and the option to opt out if preferred. The NAO contributes to whichever pension scheme staff select. Further information about the different pension schemes available can be provided upon request.
Group life insurance scheme
In addition to the death in service benefit already provided under the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS) the NAO has an additional Group Life Scheme. Further information can be provided upon request.
Group travel insurance scheme
The scheme covers business trips undertaken on behalf of the NAO where the Insured Person is under 70 years of age at the commencement of the trip, unless declared to and agreed by the underwriters.
Childcare voucher scheme
A salary-sacrifice scheme requires you to pay for childcare vouchers by giving up a proportion of your salary equivalent to the value of the vouchers you claim. As the sacrifice is made from your salary before the deduction of income tax and national insurance (NI) you will benefit from tax relief and a reduced NI contribution.
Cycle to work scheme
A tax-free Cycle to Work Scheme is offered to NAO staff by Cyclescheme Ltd. The scheme allows you to obtain a bicycle (for use wholly or mainly for travel to and from work) and safety equipment by hire agreement.
Salary advances for rental deposit loans
The rental deposit salary advance scheme assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes that they intend to live in.
Annual leave including public holidays
- 35 days annual leave including public holidays
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working post-induction. Minimum of 2 days a week in office
- Inclusive and support work environment
- Employee Networks including LGBTQ+ Network, disAbility Network, Social Mobility Network, Women’s Network, NAOSSA (Sports & Social Association) and more
- Health and Wellbeing support
Other concessions for NAO staff
- Professional Subscriptions
- Advances for season ticket purchase
- Gymnasium membership subsidy