Here are the different types of leave available to you as a member of staff.

Explains what Disability Leave is, when it may apply and how it can be requested

How the sabbatical leave scheme for academic staff works.

Important guidance on what to do to report and manage sickness absence

This document details the sickness absence policy and procedure.

If you are ill there is information here on who to inform, where to get medical advice and if you are entitled to any sick pay.

How we can advise and support you if you are a member of staff expecting a baby.

How to support a member of staff who is expecting a baby.

Explains what is paternity leave, the eligibility to receive it and how to apply for it

This guide provides information on shared parental leave. Updated 18 August 21

Read this guide for more information on the flexible working options available, and the procedure for applying to work flexibly

Flexi-time allows you to vary your start and finish times around ‘core working hours'.

As a member of staff to understand how to make a flexible working request. As a line manager to consider a flexible working request from a member of your staff.

This guide provides information on managing different working patterns

Probation is a period of time at the start of your employment for the University to assess your performance, conduct and suitability for your job.

Supporting new members of staff and their managers during the probationary period

Use these forms to review performance and set objectives during the probation period.

How to upload probation forms to MSS.

The Effective Behaviours Framework (EBF) describes the behaviours that distinguish effective performance and are highly valued in the University.

Nine key behavioural areas which we value and have found to be consistent with high performance across the organisation.

We aim to make the process of leaving our employment as smooth as possible.

To understand what to do to resign or if a member of staff resigns

This guide provides information on the arrangements for retirement

Explains what is flexible retirement, eligibility to receive it and how to apply for it

Considering and evaluating the need for redundancy and how to manage the redundancy process.

guide to redundancy pay

This document explains the scope of our policy and key responsibilities for individuals both within and outside the University community

This guide explains the University's policy around personal and professional relationships.

Use this policy and procedure to manage any capability concerns at the University.

This section provides information on the webpages, policy and guidance available in relation to difficult situations.

How we ensure that employees who breach the rules of conduct are treated reasonably, consistently and fairly in every case. (Jan 21 COO & VPSE added to appeals)

How employees can raise a grievance and the subsequent roles and responsibilities for how it will be handled.

This document provides guidance for staff on the planned industrial action taking place at the University in February and March 2020.

This document provides guidance for mangers on the planned industrial action taking place at the University in February & March 2020.