Temporary staff reassignment

Discover new horizons with the Temporary staff reassignment!

The initiative is a flexible staffing solution designed to address short-term resource needs across departments. It connects University units that have temporary staffing gaps or require specific skills with staff who have the capacity to support other teams. This system creates valuable development opportunities for employees while making efficient use of University resources.

The Current opportunities available.

How it works

Identification: Departments identify short-term staffing needs, typically for up to 12 weeks, and once approved by the relevant Head of School or Unit, submit an advert for recruiting.

Approval and Posting: Once submitted and approved by HR, who ensure eligibility, approved roles are posted on the Temporary staff reassignment Current opportunities page, accessible to all University staff.

Application Process: Interested staff complete an application form for interested staff (Word, 27 KB) and submit it directly to the recruiting manager listed in the advert. Line manager approval for the applicant is required to confirm availability and minimise disruptions.

Selection & Appointment: Recruiting managers lead the selection process, contact successful or unsuccessful candidates, and arrange start dates.  The recruiting manager completes details of appointment online form if an appointment is made.  The substantive terms and conditions of the staff member’s main role remain unchanged throughout the assignment. Once selected, staff undertake temporary duties while remaining on their primary employment terms.

Benefits

• For Departments: Gain critical support without additional costs or contract changes. This is a flexible, demand-led initiative that allows University units to address urgent needs swiftly and efficiently.

• For Staff: Provides an opportunity for staff to diversify their experience, gain new skills, and develop a broader understanding of University operations.

• For Line Managers: Team members participating in the initiative bring back enhanced knowledge, new perspectives, and developed skills to their primary roles, ultimately strengthening their home teams.

Flexible Arrangements: roles are available to staff across various grades (one grade above or below their current role). Opportunities can be full-time or part-time and even offered as job shares. Part-time staff can apply for roles, provided the work aligns with their contracted hours.

Seamless Integration: Since there is no financial transfer required, staffing costs remain within the substantive School or Unit. This allows departments to benefit from University-wide collaboration without any additional paperwork, making it a mutually supportive initiative across all University units.

Explore the Current opportunities for openings. This initiative  strengthens the University by making the best use of internal resources and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.