Last year, we launched our first annual Employee Survey, with 55% of employees across the University taking part. This year, we’d like to hear from even more of you to inform which changes are made in response and how. 

As we begin to turn Strategy 2036 into action, your feedback will help us understand your experience of working at Bath, what we’re doing well and where we need to improve. 

You said, we listened 

Since last year’s survey, your feedback has helped shape changes across the University. These include:

Pay and Reward

A subgroup has now been established to carry out a review of our approach to pay and recognition. The review will consider many of the issues raised through the survey, including pay and grading, progression and recognition, working patterns, and the University's wider benefits and allowances. Find out more about the review.

Team Bath

In Sports Development and Recreation, survey feedback has led to practical changes, from bite-sized development sessions for line managers and a new information hub to improve onboarding to new ways for colleagues to celebrate each other’s contributions.

The Library

Teams took time to reflect on their results and, by working directly with colleagues, identified purpose, leadership, and belonging and wellbeing as key areas of focus for the department.

Advancement Office

Since the last staff survey, the Advancement Office has focused on enhancing staff facilities and workspaces, expanding opportunities for professional development, and increasing awareness of the impact and outcomes of their work. Regular progress updates have been shared through team meetings and our Wellbeing Champion network.

Career Development

The 2025 survey highlighted career development as a key priority, with colleagues seeking clearer progression pathways and greater support for career growth. The University is continuing to expand development opportunities and resources to support staff in building skills and progressing their careers. Find out more about what's on offer.

Inclusion

In June, we held our first internal inclusion conference which brought staff involved in inclusion work together to share learning, strengthen collaboration, and help shape a more connected and inclusive culture across the University.

Across the University

Departments and faculties have taken forward 112 actions, with common themes including improving communication and trust, addressing workload challenges, strengthening reward and recognition, and building belonging

Find out more about the actions taken following the 2025 Employee Survey on our Employee Survey Hub. 

About the survey 

The survey is open from Monday 9 to Monday 30 November and will take around 10 to 15 minutes to complete. 

Look out for an email from survey-invite@peopleinsight.co.uk with your personal invitation to take part. 

Your responses are handled securely by People Insight in line with GDPR and their Privacy Policy. Basic information is used to issue invitations and monitor response rates, but responses are treated confidentially, with safeguards in place to protect individual identities.

Complete the survey for your chance to win 

Everyone who completes the survey will have the chance to win one of 8 gift cards, worth between £50 and £250. Once the survey has closed, People Insight will randomly select the winners on the University’s behalf.  