Google Analytics policy. Google Analytics is a powerful data tool that tracks and reports website and mobile app traffic. This policy describes the arrangement between the Digital Communications team and any University members of staff in relation…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Usability testing policy. This policy covers all usability testing which takes place at the University of St Andrews and applies to all staff who are involved in any usability testing process. The policy applies to in-person and distance testing,…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

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:

22 April 2024

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:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Procedure

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:

18 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

22 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information and Compliance…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

12 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

Published date:

22 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This handbook provides guidance on the academic monitoring process, including the AAM report, dialogues and the dissemination event.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

5 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the terms and conditions for all Junior Saints classes, camps, and services.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

22 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

To set out the University's policy and approach to conducting its tax affairs and management of tax risk.…

File location:

Financial matters > Tax and treasury management

Published date:

11 April 2023

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To establish a procedure for the handling of lost and found property across the University.…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Security

Published date:

9 June 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This document outlines the Constitution of the University of St Andrews Athletic Union…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

23 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

The University of St Andrews Access Control Specification to afford the University reliable, performant and standards…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

14 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

The policy also outlines various support, services and facilities available to employees with disabilities at the University.…

File location:

Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Disability

Published date:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy covers the provision of equipment to enable employees to work effectively from their home residence, either as part of a hybrid working arrangement, or during periods of enforced home working.…

File location:

Safe St Andrews

Published date:

29 March 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document has been drawn to ensure the safe management of medication of children within a nursery setting.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

21 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This policy has been developed to enable employees to request an extended period of unpaid time away from work in order to balance their career with other commitments, responsibilities and interests. …

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Career break

Published date:

29 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on the use of alcohol, drug and substance misuse in the University and/or representing the University.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Controlled substances

Published date:

18 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Vehicle guidance.…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Buying

Published date:

17 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on the University’s relocation package for eligible employees.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Relocation and resettlement

Published date:

27 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the conditions of hire for the University’s sports facilities.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

13 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This document outlines the terms and conditions of use for the University of St Andrews Nursery.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

5 May 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Terms and conditions for accessing service provided by the Music Centre…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Music

Published date:

7 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

The University of St Andrews Data and Telecommunications cabling specification is designed to afford the University reliable, performant and standards compliant data infrastructure…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

19 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information regarding the University’s obligation to protect children who are at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination or being drawn into radicalisation, with respect to the University Nursery and Saints Sport.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

12 May 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

To detail the terms and conditions that apply to the sale of goods and services by the University.…

File location:

Financial matters > Selling goods and services

Published date:

13 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

5 April 2023

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:

4 October 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Providing expectations and processes for individuals to reflect on their interests, and identify, declare and mitigate any potential conflicts of interest if and when they arise: to avoid compromising - or the perception of compromising –…

File location:

Staff > External Work

Published date:

28 February 2022

Document type:

Policy

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:

31 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To inform of the University’s travel plan…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Energy efficiency

Published date:

12 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Procedure

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:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guideline for Schools/department on Agreement renewal review for collaborative programmes…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

19 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance on the University’s cash handling procedures in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and Data Protection Act 1998…

File location:

Financial matters > Income and debt management

Published date:

26 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the investment strategy for, and the use of endowment funds which have been permanently endowed to the University for both specific and general purposes.…

File location:

Financial matters > Donations and investments

Published date:

12 April 2023

Document type:

Policy

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:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the expectations of those involved in running social activities for Athletic Union sports clubs at the University of St Andrews.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

8 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

Information for individuals requesting an employer verification letter.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

5 April 2023

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

This FOP outlines the University's policy and procedure for treasury management, including risk management, cash flow and money laundering.…

File location:

Financial matters > Tax and treasury management

Published date:

11 April 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy document sets out the estates department's health and safety policy statement, and the organisational and managerial arrangements necessary to deliver it…

File location:

Health and safety

Published date:

1 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy provides information on the University’s paternity leave and enhanced pay provision.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

3 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the terms under which sports clubs are affiliated to the Athletic Union at the University of St Andrews…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

21 March 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public