To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

Published date:

22 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

EDI review performed by Stuart Hall 11/01/2023. Confirms the purpose and procedure for the probation period.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

7 March 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Probation process in the form of a diagram. EDI confirmed EIA not required.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

1 March 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

2 November 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

2 November 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on agency worker rights.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Agency workers

Published date:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Summary of employee conditions.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

1 March 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Sets out the procedure to be followed when reviewing HR-related documentation including, polices, procedures and guidance notes.…

File location:

Staff

Published date:

22 August 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance regarding changes to USS…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

31 January 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the approach to be adopted in cases of potential redundancy situations.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

2 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on the annual and statutory leave process and information on closure days.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

9 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Sets out how employees can request a change to their working arrangements…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

2 March 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the circumstances in which redeployment for employees within the University will be considered.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redeployment

Published date:

17 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

New Policy

File location:

Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Disability

Published date:

7 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Raise awareness of menopause symptoms and provide a framework for requesting support in the workplace.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Menopause

Published date:

25 January 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance on Salary Sacrifice for employees in the USS and S&LAS Pension Schemes.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

12 July 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This guidance outlines the actions to be taken when an employee dies in service.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Ill health

Published date:

17 November 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Head of School/Unit guidance on the workforce planning group application form requirements.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Vacancy approval

Published date:

14 October 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the procedure and management of the probationary period for Support staff.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

1 March 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

These guidelines aim to set out a consistent approach to how the University recruits, engages with, supports and develops its apprentices, trainees and interns.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment

Published date:

11 November 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provide guidance to managers and employees on the operation of overtime.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

7 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To be referred to in cases where there are possible issues of misconduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

4 October 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the approach to the prevention and management of occupational stress throughout the University.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Mental health

Published date:

2 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This procedure provides an overview of the process to be followed when recruiting new employees who will be based overseas or posting existing employees to work overseas on a long-term basis.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment

Published date:

1 July 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance developed following feedback provided in our All-staff survey on working in the context of Covid.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

15 December 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To be referred to in cases where there are possible issues of misconduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

10 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the University’s approach to the reimbursement of immigration costs.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

10 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provide information about the use of Flexible Worker Assignments.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Flexible workers

Published date:

16 August 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the basis for the University’s decision to have a fixed retirement age for all employees.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

12 July 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Investigation Managers to…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Investigation

Published date:

15 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the framework for raising, addressing and resolving concerns in the workplace.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Resolving workplace disputes

Published date:

7 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information for individuals requesting an employer verification letter.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

13 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the University’s policy on the payment of compensation to staff on the termination of their employment (other than the ending of a fixed term contract/ redundancy/Voluntary Severance Early Retirement (VSER) situation).…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Severance

Published date:

15 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on requesting a re-grading of a role due to a substantive change in role requirements.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Job evaluation

Published date:

16 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Investigation Managers to outline the recommended meeting format.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Investigation

Published date:

16 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

FAQs regarding the Cycle to Work Scheme.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

16 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance to staff in the event of a difficulty in attending work due to adverse/severe weather conditions.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

31 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the procedure for the management of sickness absence within the University.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Ill health

Published date:

24 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document provides employees with guidance on leaving the University.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Leaving the University

Published date:

19 April 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on the new joiner salary process.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

26 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Frequently asked questions for the employee and line manager.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Performance management

Published date:

29 July 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Set out the University’s position on retention and recognition payments.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Reward and recognition

Published date:

15 December 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Frequently asked questions for employee and line manager.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

29 July 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

List of examples that the University deems as unacceptable conduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

10 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the responsibilities of the employee, Head of School/Unit and HR to ensure compliance with UKVI legislation.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

8 December 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the University’s approach to secondments, the basis on which they may be taken and how they should be managed.…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Secondment

Published date:

20 December 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for the disciplinary panel to conduct the disciplinary process from preparation through to conclusion.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

10 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This paper details the agreement reached between the University of St Andrews, AMICUS, UCU, and UNISON on Assimilation Principles for the new 52-point scale.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

26 August 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Immigration guidance for overseas visitors…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

10 December 2019

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information regarding the University’s Maternity offering and procedures.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

19 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff