Employee Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• First Bus and MetroCard
• Family Friendly Policies (Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Leave)
• Pensions
• Annual Leave
• People Development

Credit Union

The Deal:  A savings and loan scheme through which you can save a minimum amount from your salary on a monthly basis.  Once a certain level of saving is reached you can apply for a low cost loan of up to five times the amount saved. 
Contact:    For further information please call 0113 2145252 or visit their website.
For an application form, please contact Payroll in Leighton G01.

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Endsleigh

The Deal:  Free Home Emergency cover when you buy building and contents insurance.
20% off the price of tenant’s contents insurance - promo code RN01.
Full year’s car insurance cover for the price of just 11 months - promo code UNM01.
Contact:    For further information about these and other Endsleigh policies, please call 0800 028 7255 or visit their website.

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University Personal Injury Scheme

The Deal:  All University employees are covered for accidental bodily injury, on a 24 hour, 365 day basis by the Accident Insurance (Personal) University Scheme.
Contact:    For further information please contact Financial Services on Ext. 23107.

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Sunshine Legal

The Deal:  A special care package, free of charge, in the event of personal injury to you or a family member, in an accident which is caused by a third party.
Contact:    For further information, please visit their website.

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The Money Advice Service

The Deal:  Click here for a Free Financial Health Check.
Contact:    For further information, please visit their website.

University’s Occupational Health Service

The Deal:  Free tests and advice on eye tests, pregnancy, lung function, well person screening and sexual health.
Physiotherapy and a variety of complementary therapies are also available (charges apply).
Contact:    Headingley Campus Health Centre Ext.23185.
City Campus Health Centre Ext.23390.

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Queen Square Wellness Centre

The Deal:  Queen Square Wellness Centre provides supervised training for students studying Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Osteopathy, Psychological Therapies and Mental Health (for Counselling).  25% staff discount available on all services.
Contact:    For further information, please visit the website or contact Ext. 29186.

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Wellbeing Online

The Deal:  Our own Wellbeing website provides online resources to help with a wide range of wellbeing issues from dealing with everyday tasks such as emails and meetings, to work-life balance and more challenging issues such as stress management, health problems and bereavement.
Contact:    To visit the Wellbeing website, please click here.

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Headingley Chiropractic Clinic

The Deal:  A free 15 minute screening plus reduced treatment prices.   The free screening can help to determine whether you have a musculoskeletal problem and how best to manage it.
Contact:    To book a free screening please call 0113 2289888.  Located at 174 Otley Road.

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Pure Treatment Rooms

The Deal:  A 15% discount on any full price service. Treatments include Reflexology, Reiki, Colonic Hydro-therapy, neurological therapy and health testing.
Contact:    For further information about treatments and prices please visit their website.  To book an appointment please call 07825 557467.

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Simply Health

The Deal:  A cash plan where you pay a monthly contribution (deducted directly from your salary) and you will be entitled to reimbursement of various healthcare costs including dental, optical, specialist consultations, physiotherapy and other complementary therapies.
Contact:    For further details please contact The Reward Team on Ext. 25542 or Simply Health on 0113 2450813. Alternatively, please visit their website.

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Engage Mutual

The Deal:  A cash plan that gives you the opportunity to claim money back for a range of everyday healthcare treatments, including dental and optical charges, starting from £10 per month. 
Contact:    To join Engage Mutual or for further information please visit their website.

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BUPA

The Deal:  20% discount on medical insurance and further discounts for health screening.
Contact:    For further information on BUPA services, please contact  0800 783 7183 quoting  reference 13613, or visit BUPA’s website.

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LS1 Dental

The Deal:  Discounted registration fee of £35, including full oral examination, oral cancer screening, x-rays and medical history check.
£370 in-house tooth whitening.
10% discount off treatments.
Contact:    For further information please call 0113 2786623.

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Optica Mondi

The Deal:  Free sight test.
20% off complete spectacles.
Free single vision sunglasses into any designer frames.
Free contact lens consultation and trial.
Available to you and your partner.
Contact:    For further information please visit their website or call 0113 2610088.

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Salon and Spa:

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Shrine

The Deal: 15% off all services in the salon and 10% in the spa upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    Book either by telephone (0113 2751616) or via the booking page on their website.

Entertainment:

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Exclusive Ticket Offer: England v New Zealand Test Match: May 2013

Yorkshire County Cricket Club, in partnership with our University, are offering the opportunity to watch top-class international cricket this summer, at Headingley, at a specially reduced rate of just £25, when England take on New Zealand in the second Test Match from Friday 24 May to Tuesday 28 May. You can experience the unique atmosphere that makes Headingley one of the best test venues in the world. For more information click here and to take advantage of this deal, register your details now at www.yorkshireccc.com/LMU and follow the on-screen instructions.

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West Yorkshire Playhouse

The Deal:  A 10% discount on tickets purchased for Monday – Friday (excluding 14–31 December), subject to availability and upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    For further information call the Box Office on 0113 2137700 quoting ‘Directors’ Club Staff’. For show information, visit the WYP website.

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Leeds Met Gallery & Studio Theatre

The Deal:  Tickets priced from £8 per show.
More Info:New location at Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA
Contact:    Please contact Jim Harrison on Ext 23467 for further information or call Northern Ballet on 0113 220 8000 or email info@northernballet.com.

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National Media Museum (Bradford)

The Deal:  20% off IMAX tickets at the National Media Museum upon production of a staff ID card. Terms and conditions apply.
Contact:    For more information and details of what’s on call 0844 856 3797.

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Cricket – Carnegie Headingley Stadium

The Deal:  Discounts and offers are valid on a match-per-match basis and they change regularly, so please check their website for details. Discounts available upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    Tickets are available from the ticket office at the Indoor Cricket Centre on St Michael’s Lane or from the Club Ticket Line on 0871 971 1222.

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Hotels:

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Youth Hostel Association

The Deal: A 50% discount on YHA membership.
More Info: Individual or family membership options available. Benefits include a discount on UK accommodation and access to over 4000 youth hostels worldwide.
Contact: For more information, visit the YHA website. To join, contact 01629 592700 quoting discount code LMSMEM-112.

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Skoosh

The Deal:  Global Hotel deals. Browse for discounted rates and hotels. Discount Code is: LEEDSMET.
Contact:    Visit their website or call 01273 731457 for further information.

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Sport and Fitness:

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Leeds Met University Sport Centres

The Deal:  Sports pass membership is £126 per year. Pay directly from your salary through Payroll for £10.50 per month (£21 for family cover).   To join, simply download the application form from our website and take it, along with your staff card, to the Carnegie Sports Centre reception at Headingley Campus, or City Campus fitness centre. 
Contact:    For further details, please visit the University Sport website.

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Virgin Active

The Deal:  Discounted membership rates upon production of a staff ID card.
£56 - Anytime access, free towel service, reciprocal use of Virgin Clubs.
£40 - Off Peak.
Both memberships include the use of all facilities including over 40 classes a week as well as On Track which is 3 sessions with a personal trainer.
Contact:    For further information please call 0113 2337575 or 0113 233 7505.

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Village Leisure Club (Headingley)

The Deal:  Joining fees from £50.50 to £60 upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    For further information please call 0113 2781000.

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Leeds City Council Bodyline

The Deal:  20% discount on membership with access to all 20 of the council’s leisure centres upon production of a staff ID card. There is no initial joining fee or commitment period, and the first month is free.
Contact:    For further information, please visit Leeds City Council’s website.

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Social and Activity Groups:

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Spice Yorkshire

The Deal:  3 month free trial (worth £36) to the UK’s largest social, adventure and activity organisation, offering a range of events, from rock climbing to wine tasting.
Contact:    Contact the Spice office on 0114 288997 or visit the website and quote ‘MET08’ (in the last box).

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Video Production:

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Mulhern Media

The Deal:  A 10% discount on video production services including weddings, christenings, fashion shows and corporate/promotional videos, plus editing and CD/DVD duplication.
Contact:    To obtain this discount, download the PDF document from the website and e-mail ryan@mulhernmedia.com with your query.

 

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Shopping:

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Costco Cash & Carry

The Deal:  Membership for £25 plus VAT per year, which includes a card for any spouse upon production of a staff ID card and 2 utility bills as proof of address.
Contact:    For further details call 0113 2042946 or 07984638893 or visit their website.

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Dry Green

The Deal:  A special rate of £3.50 per item (e.g. jackets, trousers, skirts, dresses, blouses) and a 20% discount on their standard prices for specialist items, such as coats and evening dresses. Dry Green also offer a collection and next day delivery service.
Contact:    For further information, and a full price list, please visit their website.

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Cotswold Outdoors

The Deal:  20% discount off all full price items in store upon production of a staff ID card at the time of purchase.
Contact:    For further information, please email rich.davison@cotswoldoutdoor.com.

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Berry’s  Jewellers

The Deal:  A corporate discount card for use in their Leeds store.  Discounts range from 5 – 15% on an item specific basis. 
Contact:    To obtain your card please contact Simon Oxby (Corporate Sales Manager) on 0113 245 4797 or by e-mail here.  For further information, click here to visit Berry’s website.

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Pomegranate Organics

The Deal:  A free goodie bag of organic product samples plus a voucher worth 10% off your first purchase when you visit Pomegranate Organics and quote the reference LMU11/12. Terms and conditions apply. Offer applies to shop, cafe and holistic treatment centre, Pomegranate Organics Etc.
Contact:    Please contact A.White1960@btinternet.com for further information or call 0113 2347000

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Greenwoods

The Deal:  15% discount on menswear and 25% on suit hire. Terms and conditions apply. 
Contact:    Please visit their website for menswear or suit hire and quote LEEDSMET. Alternatively, please quote LEEDSMET in store.

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Dining:

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Aagrah Restaurant

The Deal:  15% discount on total food bill (excluding drinks and takeaway food) at all branches upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    Reservations are advisable – please call 0113 2455667.

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Revolution

The Deal:  25% discount on food and drink – Everyday! Upon production of  a staff ID card.
Contact:    Please contact 0113 3804992 or electricpress@revolution-bars.co.uk for further information or visit their website.

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Casa Mia – Millenium Square

The Deal:  £5 Pizza offers, 12 – 4pm.
15% off food from Monday to Friday, 12 - 4pm upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    For further information please visit their website or email enquiries@casamiaonline.com.

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The Wardrobe

The Deal:  15% off food and drink Restaurant only.
15 minute promise at lunch, if food not on table in 15 mins it is on the house upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    For further information please call 0113 383 8800.

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Giorgio’s and the Olive Tree Restaurants

The Deal:  20% discount off Al la Carte Menu, maximum £30 for table of 4 or more.
Private hire rooms for xmas parties, meetings and party meals - free of charge and can arrange set price meals and discount on wine and spirits upon production of a staff ID card.  
Contact:    For further information please call 0113 2782030 or email contact@giorgiosrestaurant.co.uk

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Gourmet Society

The Deal:  Gourmet Society Dining Card for just £27.95 (RRP £53.50).
Enjoy 2-for-1 meals or 25% off your bill, including drinks at the entire network of participating restaurants. The Gourmet Society Dining Card is welcomed at over 3,000 leading restaurants across the UK, from Michelin-starred establishments to everyday family favourites, country inns and city centre chains such as Pizza Express, Cafe Rouge, Loch Fyne and Prezzo.
Contact:    To redeem this offer please click here or call 0800 043 1978 using promotional code '2LMU'.

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Weetwood Hall

The Deal:  Get a 10% discount on food (excluding breakfast) plus any drinks purchased with a meal in the Brasserie, Stables and Woodland restaurant, for up to 6 people upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    To book a table please call 0113 2306000. 

Cycle to Work Scheme

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Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative

The Deal:  The opportunity to hire a bicycle and equipment over an 18 month period up to the value of £1000. A salary sacrifice scheme, where you make payments from your gross salary, thus making savings by paying reduced income tax and NI contributions.  You must use the bicycle to travel to work 50% of the time.
Contact:     Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative at www.edinburghbicycle.com

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Bus and Rail Season Tickets:

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First Bus and Metro-Card Schemes

The Deal: First Bus and MetroCard schemes enable you to pay for an annual First Bus travel card or annual MetroCard over 10 monthly instalments at a discounted rate. The schemes run on an annual basis from 1st May each year. Applications must be made by 15th March. The annual cost of a First Bus travel card is £570 and MetroCards start from £650.25 for bus only.
Contact:   For further information and to apply please view the staff pages of our HR website under HR & Payroll forms/Payroll Deduction forms.

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Northern Rail Annual Season Ticket Scheme

The Deal: You can purchase an annual rail season ticket over 12 monthly instalments. The ticket will be valid for unlimited journeys between Leeds and your designated home station including stations outside West Yorkshire. The annual season ticket price is based on the cost of 40 weeks’ travel, so there is a cost saving of up to 12 weeks travel over a year.
Contact:   For further information contact the Planning & Reward team on extension 24946/25542.  Prices can be obtained from Northern Rail’s website.

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Driving Lessons:

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Shire Oak Driving School

The Deal:  Complete Beginners: First 5 hours for £75
Driven before: 1.5 hour assessment for £22.50 or 2 hour assessment for £30
Discounted lesson price: £20 per hour
Block Booking Discount (Pre-pay 10 hours or more): £19 per hour
Contact:    For further information please call 0113 391 0442 or visit the website. 

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Just Driving School

The Deal  :Introductory offer of 6 hours for £58.50 and a discounted rate of £19 per hour. Book online or search here.
Contact:    For further information please call Darren 0800 7834803.

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Car Breakdown Cover:

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Green Flag

The Deal: Savings on Roadside Assistance, Comprehensive and Total Protection levels of cover - discounts range from £20 - £58.
Contact:   For further information please call 0800 051 0627 and quote reference BN3-A02 or visit the website.

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RAC

The Deal: A 50% saving on Breakdown Cover and depending on which level you choose, you could save as much as £94.25. Roadside Assistance cover starts at £27.75 a year.

Contact:    To join and for further information please call 0800 096 6836 or online at www.rac.co.uk and quote reference EBS001. 

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Taxis:

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Amber Cars

The Deal:  10% discount for each journey, you must state you work for Leeds Metropolitan University when you book the taxi and upon production of a staff ID card. 
Contact:    To book, please call 0113 2311366.

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Holidays:

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Airport Parking and Hotels:

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Holiday Extras

The Deal:  A 10% discount on airport parking, 10% discount on airport hotels and 8% discount on airport lounges. Discounts are taken from the pre-book prices and apply at participating sites only.
Contact:    For further information please call 0800 0935478 or visit their website for maximum savings and enter the code WS783.

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LCS Parking

The Deal:  A 10% discount on meet and greet parking service at Leeds Bradford Airport.
Contact:    To obtain your discount or a quote, call 0194 3470388 or visit their website and enter LCS10 on the payment page.

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Looking4Parking.com

The Deal:  A 10% discount on parking at all UK airports
Contact:    Visit the website and enter the code LMUPARK10 in the code box at the top of the payments page.

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Car Hire:

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Rhino Car Hire

The Deal:  A 5% discount on car hire.
Contact:    Book by calling 0845 5088945 or via the website quoting reference Leeds Met Pricebuster Scheme

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Foreign Exchange:

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Thomas Cook

The Deal:  Preferential rates on currency and travellers’ cheques with the Thomas Cook branch on Albion Street, Leeds upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    Orders can be placed online at www.thomascook.com or by calling 0844 335 7417.

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Short Breaks:

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Holiday Extras

The Deal:  A 6% discount on Show-and-Stay theatre breaks and 5.5% discount on Play-and-Stay theme park breaks. Discounts are taken from pre-book prices and apply at participating sites only.
Contact:   For further information, call 0800 0935478 or visit their website for maximum savings and enter the code WS783.

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Weetwood Hall

The Deal:  Discounts on the full price of a room - Junior double £39, superior double £49, family room £59, newly refurbished double £54, luxury double £69.
Contact:    For further information please visit their website.

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Thomas Cook

The Deal:  Preferential discounts on holidays with the Thomas Cook branch on Albion Street, Leeds, for employees and their families upon production of a staff ID card.
Contact:    For further information, please call 0844 335 7417 or visit their website.