Provide information about the use of Flexible Worker Assignments.

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Flexible workers

Published date:

22 July 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide information to employees adopting a child regarding their eligibility to adoption leave and pay.

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

19 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the eligibility and procedure for taking Shared Parental Leave.

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

19 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides a framework for the introduction of hybrid working as Covid restrictions are lifted and staff are able to return to working from University premises.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

12 July 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

9 July 2021

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

Provides information and guidance on how to conduct a right to work check and prevent illegal working and to ensure the University is compliant with immigration rules.

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

1 July 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

18 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

18 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

General/useful information for new joiners of University of St Andrews.

File location:

Staff > Recruitment

Published date:

18 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

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:

18 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Summary of employee conditions.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

17 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for addressing concerns around poor performance and persistent short-term absence.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Performance management

Published date:

11 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy may be used where an employee has been absent from work on a long-term, but not necessarily continuous basis due to ill health.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Ill health

Published date:

11 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

Published date:

8 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on the University’s Smart Working practices.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

8 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

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:

8 June 2021

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:

8 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

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:

8 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the procedure to manage the annual performance and development review for support staff.

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

8 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff

Sets out the procedure for line managers or PI’s to follow when an FTC is due to expire.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

8 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance on the PGR External Courses fund

File location:

Staff > Organisational development > Training administration

Published date:

2 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Procedure to follow to request voluntary severance.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Severance

Published date:

20 May 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To assist those in conflict or disagreement to seek resolution using informal means.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Resolving workplace disputes

Published date:

20 May 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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:

20 May 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for raising, addressing and resolving concerns about individual or organisational behaviour in regard to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

20 May 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The purpose of this document is to map out the individual process steps for supporting a University academic to undertake third-party consultancy work in line with the revised University Consultancy Policy.

File location:

Staff > External Work

Published date:

18 May 2021

Document type:

Procedure

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:

11 May 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Frequently asked questions regarding the RDS process (for the reviewer)

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

28 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff

Frequently asked questions regarding the RDS process (for the reviewee)

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

28 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff

This policy provides guidance and outlines the procedure on types of leave that may be required that do not necessarily fall under annual leave, family friendly leave (i.e. maternity) or sickness leave provisions.

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Special leave

Published date:

23 April 2021

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

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

Guidance regarding changes to USS

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

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:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for employees who are members of the S&LAS pension scheme who want to apply for early retirement as a result of ill-health.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy provides information on eligible time off for employees whose partner’s having a baby or adopting a child.

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information and guidance for employees to request unpaid leave to look after a child that they have (or expect to have) parental responsibility for.

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To address discrepancy between evaluated grade and market pay rates when there is a retention or recruitment issue.

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

17 March 2021

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:

11 March 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Academic Staff (Education and Research Focused, Education Focused, Research Focused) applying for Grades 7, 8 or 9

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Promotion

Published date:

4 March 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

To provide guidance to staff and students about using pronouns.

File location:

Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Gender non-binary

Published date:

25 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This guidance sets out the expectations for the employment and management of research staff at the University.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

23 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for raising and responding to disclosures of GBV and sexual misconduct.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

22 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

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

This document outlines the step by step process for an employee wanting to buy a bike through the Cycle to Work Scheme (C2WS) using Green Commute Initiative (GCI)

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

16 February 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on the annual leave process

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

4 February 2021

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 February 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance around taking time off to attend antenatal appointments.

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

4 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The purpose of this policy is to define consultancy activities and to encourage consultancy within a supportive environment with relevant agreements. Feedback on the Consultancy Policy during the pilot phase (1 Feb 2021 – 1 Feb 2022) can be sent

File location:

Staff > External Work

Published date:

1 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students