Outlines the appropriate use of fixed term contracts and expectations of employees employed on these contracts.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the security and other conditions which must be followed by all cardholders when making use of the University’s corporate credit card facility…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Buying

Published date:

23 June 2023

Document type:

Policy

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:

11 September 2023

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Schools/department on reviews of taught postgraduate programmes…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards > PGT programme reviews

Published date:

21 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Managing secure access to internal systems by third parties…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

3 May 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This is a template for the duties of a School/Unit safety co-ordinator…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

1 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide direction on how University records are to be managed to preserve their value.…

File location:

Information governance and management > Records management

Published date:

1 July 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

High level overview of the procedure for line managers and PI's to follow when a fixed term contract expires.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

7 July 2020

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance regarding changes to USS…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document supports the Control of Legionella Policy document, expanding the management and operational arrangements sections with more comprehensive details of the standards to be achieved.…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Operations

Published date:

31 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Supplementary guidance for staff to assist engagement monitoring and record keeping for PGR students.…

File location:

Student administration

Published date:

15 September 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Recognition agreement between the University and the recognised trade unions.…

File location:

Staff > Industrial relations

Published date:

26 May 2023

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the University’s policy and procedure for institutional oversight and approval of training that is mandatory for all, or a specific cohort of, University employees to complete during their employment.…

File location:

Staff > Organisational development > Training administration

Published date:

19 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To advise people how their personal data are used by the University…

File location:

Information governance and management > Data protection > Privacy Information

Published date:

19 October 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance concerning disclosure of personal information by students, School discretion and a key outlining the criteria for a range of possible academic adjustments.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award

Published date:

8 August 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To inform University staff about the terms and process for participation in the institutional workplace coaching programme as a coachee and to set out both standards and process for participation as a coach.…

File location:

Staff > Organisational development > Mentoring and coaching

Published date:

11 November 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Health and safety/Hazard identification and risk assessment…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

22 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the attendance policy for International Foundation Programme and Presessional Courses…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

7 June 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All foundation and presessional students

This document provides guidance for staff in organising Take-home exams.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Take home exams and assessment deadlines

Published date:

23 August 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document provides guidance for staff on the late submission of exam scripts.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Examination rules

Published date:

24 August 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy governs the recording of teaching spaces in the central timetabling system and the management of AV and IT equipment in those spaces.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Technology enhanced learning

Published date:

20 June 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outline the Financial Control Framework in place at the University…

File location:

Financial matters > Legal regulations

Published date:

13 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Lays out the requirements and processes for staff wishing to undertake a PhD by portfolio of published work.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Assessment of PGRs

Published date:

16 June 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This Policy defines the circumstances under which access to information held in email and files can be made during periods of absence, for business continuity purposes.…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

4 February 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This guidance provides clarification for School staff on the various reasonable adjustments that may be specified in disabled students' support plans. The guidance also provides case study examples on a case-by-case basis.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Assessing students with disabilities

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Offers information and guidance on how to apply for financial assistance to cover childcare or other caring expenses associated with attending pre-approved work-related events.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Schools/department on University-led reviews of learning and teaching.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards > University-led review of learning and teaching - guideline for Schools

Published date:

19 September 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

List of authorities delegated by Court…

File location:

Financial matters > Legal regulations

Published date:

13 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

File location:

Information governance and management > Data protection > Sharing-personal-data-with-third-parties

Published date:

1 July 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Policy to cover PCI-DSS compliance (credit / debit cards)…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

5 May 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

policy statement regarding the funciton of occupational health…

File location:

Health and safety

Published date:

1 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

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:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Guidance

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:

21 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Detailing the University’s approach to open access to ensure the widest possible access to its research publications.…

File location:

Research > Open research

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The purpose of this policy is to inform employees of their right to request a period of neonatal care leave when their baby requires neonatal care.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

22 April 2024

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:

11 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Frequently asked questions for employee and line manager.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

10 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on agency worker rights.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Agency workers

Published date:

27 March 2023

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:

29 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Applicable to all University staff engaged in the booking of travel for business purposes including flights/rail/car hire/coach hire/bus/taxi/ferry/airport transfers/airport parking/accommodation/travel/visas/tours (UK/WW), and personal travel…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Buying

Published date:

17 March 2024

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:

17 January 2024

Document type:

Guidance

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:

4 October 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the University’s policy and approach to effective management of inventory stock within schools and units…

File location:

Financial matters > Asset management

Published date:

4 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

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

To provide guidance in the management of Capital investment Projects, those with an investment value of over £0.25m. This document only applies to investments that alter or adapt the University's build environment, not process or system change.…

File location:

Financial matters > Project management

Published date:

26 March 2024

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:

21 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

12 March 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All 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:

23 April 2024

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:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document helps you understand how to use copyright material legally in your teaching.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

19 May 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff