Provides guidance on the new joiner salary process.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

27 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To give guidance to Budget Holders on the best practice for budget management…

File location:

Financial matters > Budget management

Published date:

17 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy explains the rationale and procedure for V-coding being applied to a student record.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > V coding

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This policy document sets out the University policy statement and the organisational and managerial arrangements necessary to deliver it…

File location:

Estate > Facilities construction and development

Published date:

11 March 2024

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:

7 September 2023

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:

18 May 2023

Document type:

Policy

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

This policy sets out the circumstances where employees who have parental responsibilities may take unpaid time off work to look after their children who are under 18.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to employees when requesting time off for absences outlined in this policy.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Special leave

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy relates to the process of assessment and role of external examiners, assessment irregularities, deferred assessment, S Coding and the procedure for students requesting academic adjustments due to exceptional circumstances.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award

Published date:

24 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

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

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:

29 August 2023

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:

27 March 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

2 May 2024

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions for the employee and line manager.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Performance management

Published date:

30 August 2023

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

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

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 provide a statement of the University’s ongoing commitment and approach to preserving its digital content selected for permanent retention, so that materials remain accessible and usable to relevant wide audiences in perpetuity.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

12 March 2021

Document type:

Policy

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

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

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 policy relates to student absence and includes the definition of absence, working periods, self-certificates of absence, timing, procedures for responding to self-certificate of absence, incomplete module assessment and documentary evidence…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Student absence

Published date:

24 October 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

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

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

This guidance is intended to help students understand the effects of S-coding and should be read in conjunction with the policy on S-coding.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > S-coding

Published date:

3 August 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

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

Guidance for securing technology whilst travelling…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

22 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance on when and how systems should be tested for security vulnerabilties…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

22 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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

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

Define the cyber risk levels that are used to describe vulnerabilities.…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

22 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

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

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 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 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

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

This document is designed to advise staff on the appropriate methods to be used when purchasing goods and services.…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Buying

Published date:

17 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff