People - policies and procedures
A full list of policies and procedures related to the Directorate of People.
Procedure
What to do if you are unable to attend work due to adverse weather.
Procedure
Framework to help guide Academic or Research staff wishing to apply for promotion and procedure for promotion application.
Policy
Policy detailing the system under which the University may refer for help those members of staff with alcohol, drug, or substance related problems.
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Our annual leave aims to ensure staff take regular breaks from work in the form of paid annual leave (i.e. holidays) to help manage a good work-life balance
Procedure
How the Reward Policy for grade 10 staff is implemented and form for applications/nominations.
Procedure
When an Academic position has been approved, this procedure should be followed by the Schools.
Policy
This policy provides information on how to join the University's pension scheme, change contribution rates or opt-out
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How the University ensures a fair and consistent approach is taken where there are management concerns about a member of staff’s performance.
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Outlines the University's position on Carer's Leave and the policies and procedures in the University that carers may find relevant.
Procedure
Process and application form for requesting a change of Academic Career Pathway.
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An outline of the University's policy on compassionate leave due to bereavement.
Procedure
Procedure
The procedure for providing information to fixed-term contract employees about their contract and the timescale for its review.
Procedure
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) is the membership scheme for staff who work with vulnerable groups.
Policy
How the University intends to meet its statutory obligation to satisfy the requirements of the General and Specific Duties of the Equality Act 2010
Policy
The University’s policy on secondments supports its commitment to adopting working practices and policies which support the ongoing development of staff.
Policy
An outline of the University's position on Family Leave for Children and Dependents
Policy
An outline of the University's policy and procedure on Fertility Treatment Leave.
Policy
Outlines the range of flexible working practices and a variety of flexible working arrangements which may be available to staff at the University.
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Provides guidance to qualifying members of the relevant pension scheme who may be interested in Flexible/Phased Retirement
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This policy sets out the University’s approach to hybrid working, which allows a Professional Services member of staff to split their time between attending work on campus and working remotely.
Policy
The University’s policy on secondments supports its commitment to adopting working practices and policies which support the ongoing development of staff.
Policy
This policy sets out the short term international remote working, which allows staff to work overseas for a limited period at their personal request
Policy
How to support members of staff who are unable to perform their job, due to long-term physical or mental health conditions
Policy
Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Maternity Pay and Leave and further guidance on other Maternity matters
Policy
This policy is to ensure that staff suffering from menopause symptoms feel confident to discuss it and ask for support
Procedure
How staff are awarded Contribution Related Points and Accelerated Advancement Points to their salary.
Policy
Details of the University's policy on overtime for grades of staff within the Framework Agreement pay structure.
Policy
We recognise that, while dealing with any bereavement is difficult, the death of a child is among the most devasting events that a member of staff can ever face
Policy
Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Paternity / Partner Support Leave for when a child is born or adopted
Policy
Policy sets out the starting salaries for Professorial (Non-clinical) and Professional Services Grade 10 staff
Procedure
This procedure is designed to ensure that new members of staff are supported during the first months of employment at the University
Procedure
The probation procedure for professional and research staff is designed to ensure that new members of staff are supported during the first months of employment
Procedure
The process by which a member of Professional Services staff can request a grading review of their role using HERA.
Policy
Our commitment to providing a safe and protected environment for its staff and students in compliance with the relevant legislation and statutory guidance
Procedure
The University is committed to protecting the security of employment for its staff as far as is possible. This policy helps enable staff to be redeployed to suitable posts within the University.
Policy
The University is committed to handling staff affected by redundancy in a fair, equitable, consistent and sensitive manner.
Policy
This policy describes the University’s approach to the reimbursement of immigration costs (visa application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge) and applies to employees regardless of contractual status or grade.
Procedure
When you should report an absence and when you need to provide a medical certificate.
Policy
This policy sets out the approach to remuneration for grade 10 senior staff, both academic and professional.
Policy
The University's compliance in relation to the handling, holding, storage, destruction and retention of disclosure information provided by Disclosure Scotland.
Policy
This policy complies with the Scottish Funding Council’s Financial Memorandum with Higher Education (2014)
Policy
Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Shared Parental Leave - a way for parents to share leave and pay
Policy
The policy and procedure on managing sickness absence, including recording, monitoring, and procedures the University may use concerning sickness management
Policy
How the University fulfils the requirements of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and The Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006, and minimises exposure to second hand smoke.
Policy
We provide support for individuals who present themselves in a gender different to that registered at birth and those who identify as gender non-conforming
Policy
Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Unpaid Parental Leave