Human Resources policies, guidance and forms
A
Academic Review and Development
Academic Review and Development Form (Word, 31 KB)
Adoption leave policy
Adverse weather guide
Alcohol, drug and substance misuse Policy
Annual & Statutory Leave homepage
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C
Capability (Long-Term Absence) Procedure
Capability (Poor Performance) Procedure
Capability (Poor Performance) FAQs
Capability template (for line manager use) (Word, 506 KB)
Career Break Procedure
Career break application form (Word, 23 KB)
Career break - record of contact days form (Word, 14 KB)
Caring fund procedure
Caring Fund Application Form (Word, 18 KB)
D
Dignity and Respect at Work Policy
Dignity and Respect FAQs
E
Employment Verification guidance
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
External Work policies:
Consultancy Policy
Intellectual Property Policy
Declaration of Interests Policy
F
Fixed term and standard contract policy
FTCs - Conducting redundancy consultation meetings for the expiry of fixed term contracts
FTC redundancy letter template (to be issued after individual meeting) (Word, 15 KB)
Fixed Term Contracts Guidance for Principal Investigators and Line Managers
Flexible worker assignments: Guidance & FAQs
Flexible Working Application Form (Word, 514 KB)
G
Gender Based Violence (including sexual misconduct) Policy
Record of disclosure form (Word, 21 KB)
GBV support (PDF, 1,064 KB)
Grievance policy
Formal Grievance Template (Word, 15 KB)
Head of School/Unit Comments Form for WPG (Word, 15 KB)
Role Outline Document (ROD) (Word, 32 KB)
H
I
Ill health retirement procedure (for members of S&LAS pension scheme)
Information for International Staff
Immigration Points Based System
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M
Mandatory training approval policy
Market supplement policy
Market Supplement Application (Word, 509 KB)
Market Supplement Extension (Word, 508 KB)
O
Occupational health services - management referral
P
Shared Parental Leave Policy
Shared Parental Leave FAQs
Shared Parental Leave Notification Form (Word, 21 KB)
Shared Parental Leave Keep In Touch Form (Word, 15 KB)
Shared Parental Leave Variation Form (Word, 18 KB)
Pension Flexibilities (USS Members)
Personal Relationships at Work Policy
Probation procedure for support Staff
Probation review form (Word, 17 KB)
Probation procedure for Academic, Research and Teaching Staff should refer to the Academic Review and Development Guidance Notes for New Starts policy )
Safeguarding of Children, Vulnerable Adults, Prevention of Radicalisation policy
Student authorisation form (Word, 35 KB)
Protection of Vulnerable Groups and Criminal Records Check: Policy and Guidance
R
Receipt of Gifts, Hospitality and Other Benefits
Recording of meetings involving University Staff & Students
Research and/or Research Impact Leave (for academic staff)
Research Impact Paid Leave Application Form (Word, 27 KB)
Research staff - Code of Practice for the Employment and Management of Research Staff
Retention and recognition payments (guidance)
Guidance on Payment of Research (Postdoctoral) Staff who Teach (PDF, 76 KB)
Retirement Policy
Request to Work Beyond Retirement Form (Word, 14 KB)
Review and Development Scheme (RDS) for Support Staff
RDS: FAQs for the reviewee
RDS: FAQs for the reviewer
Review and Development (RDS) for Support Staff - Form (Word, 585 KB)
Training & development form (Word, 14 KB)
S
Stress policy
Stress Risk Assessment Log: For Individual and Team assessments (Word, 21 KB)
T
Trade Union and University recognition agreement
Trans staff and students policy
V
Voluntary Severance Policy
Application for Voluntary severance (Word, 511 KB)
Vulnerable students - policy statement
Vulnerable students - procedural guidance for staff response
W
Whistleblowing (Public interest disclosure)
Work Permits - see Points Based Immigration System
Human Resources policies are categorized under the following headings:
- Employment
- Equality and Diversity
- Family Friendly
- Grading and Regrading of Roles
- Health and Wellbeing
- Leave/Absence
- Policies and Procedures (A-Z list)
- Recruitment of Staff
- Retirement
- Salary - reward, pay and benefits
- Supporting and Managing Staff
Employment
Information, guidance and policies relating to the employment of staff (see also the Recruitment and Supporting and Managing section).
Agency Workers
External work - policy for academic and academic related staff
Fixed term and standard contract policy
Fixed term contracts - Guidance note for conducting redundancy consultation meetings for the expiry of fixed term contracts
Fixed term contract redundancy consultation
Redundancy Policy and Procedure
Research staff - Code of Practice for the Employment and Management of Research Staff
Starting salary policy
Trade Union Duties and Activities: Recognition Of and Facilities For
Whistleblowing (Public interest disclosure)
Equality and diversity
Information, guidance and policies on all aspects relating to equality and diversity. Further information on equality and diversity can be found here.
Safeguarding of Children, Vulnerable Adults, Prevention of Radicalisation policy
Protection of Vulnerable Groups and Criminal Records Check: Policy and Guidance
Trans staff and students policy
Vulnerable students - policy statement
Vulnerable students - procedural guidance for staff response
Whistleblowing (Public interest disclosure)
Family friendly
Information and policies regarding families and employment.
Adoption leave policy
Career Break Procedure
Flexible working policy
Special Leave Policy
Grading and regrading of roles
Information, policies and procedures on grading, regrading and promotion of posts.
Grading review policy and procedure
HERA (Higher Education Role Analysis)
Health and wellbeing
Information, guidance and policies on all aspects relating to equality and diversity. Further information on equality and diversity can also be found within Current Students.
Alcohol Related Problems Policy (PDF, 152 KB)
Capability (Long-Term Absence) Procedure for All Employees
Capability (Poor Performance) Procedure for All Employees
Ill health retirement procedure (for members of S & LAS pension scheme)
Protection of Vulnerable Groups and Criminal Records Check: Policy and Guidance
Leave/Absence
Information, guidance and policies on all matters relating to requesting and managing time off work.
Adverse weather guide
Carer's leave - emergency time off for dependents policy
Recruitment of staff
Information, guidance and policies relating to all aspects of recruiting and selecting staff.
Hourly paid casual teaching staff - pay rates and arrangements
Market supplement policy
Starting salary policy
Retirement
Information and policies relating to retirement including links to the University's pension schemes.
Ill health retirement procedure (for members of S & LAS pension scheme)
Salary - reward, pay and benefits
Information, guidance and policies relating to the payment of staff and staff benefits.
Expenses Policy (PDF, 957 KB)
External work - Policy for academic and academic related staff
Hourly paid casual teaching staff - pay rates and arrangements
Market supplement policy
Starting salary policy
Supporting and managing staff
Information, guidance and policies for managers of staff. See also Employment and Recruitment sections.
Occupational health services - management referral
Points Based Immigration System
Protection of Vulnerable Groups and Criminal Records Check: Policy and Guidance
Review and Development (RDS) for Support Staff - Guidance (PDF, 225 KB)