Ceres’ people are lifelong learners. We collaborate and grow by moving at pace.
At Ceres, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for growth and engagement because we believe success is something we build together, not just as individuals, but as a team.
Careers progression
Meaningful work
- Alignment to purpose
- Autonomy
- Empowerment
- Making a difference (internally and externally)
Supportive management
- Clear goals and objectives
- Continuous feedback
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationships built on trust
Positive work environment
- Culture of high performance and collaboration
- Inclusive, diverse culture
- Clear and regular communications
- Opportunities to connect
Growth opportunities
- On the job training and support
- Career paths and opportunities
- Job rotations
- Career progression
- Recognition
Trust in leadership
- Alignment to purpose
- Autonomy
- Empowerment
- Making a difference (internally and externally)
Health and wellbeing
- Physical wellbeing
- Psychological wellbeing
- Health and fitness
- Financial wellbeing
Employee wellbeing & benefits
Financial wellbeing
- Pension Salary Sacrifice – (2% employee & 6% Ceres OR 3% employee & 8% Ceres) plus the NIC saving (currently 13.8% moving to 15% in April 2025)
- Life Assurance – 4x salary
- Income Protection – 50% salary for 2 years
- ShareSave Plan
- Mortgage Advice
- Season Ticket Loan
Health wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan – Self & children dental, therapies, gym discounts & more
- Zurich Health Hero – Virtual GP and second opinion
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- Thrive – Mental Health
- Employee Assistance – Variety of support including counselling, legal services
Social wellbeing
- 28 days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays
- Occupational Sick Pay – Increases with length of service
- Enhanced Family Friendly leave
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Eldercare plan – Support with caring for elderly
- Volunteer leave
Discounts & incentives
- Reward & Recognition Schemes – Awards, vouchers, extra holiday
- Retail Discounts
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Recruitment Referral Scheme
Diversity and inclusion
At Ceres we aim for our workforce to be representative of all sectors of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We call it DEBI for diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion, and it encompasses our belief that talent and ingenuity stem from a variety of perspectives and experiences.
Review our DEBI Policy
Our diverse workforce includes a wide range of people, from students to brilliant scientists and engineers from over 40 countries. We continually seek to improve the gender balance within Ceres. For the latest information please see our Gender Pay Report.
Read our Gender Pay Report
We proactively support an inclusive employee experience, through various employee forums covering philanthropy, volunteering, STEM learning, LGBTQ+ and mental health, to engage our employee communities in fulfilling their missions and getting the very most from their contribution to Ceres. Everyone can get involved either as organisers or participants in a vibrant and ever-evolving part of our employee experience.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know ahead of the interview and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.
