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20 Dec 2022: The latest round of the University’s Career Support Fund is open for applications until 31 January 2023. The fund provides grants of up to £10,000 to support employees of all staff groups whose careers have been adversely affected by the COVID-19

6 Dec 2016: Timesheet arrangements – information for authorisers All temporary workers are required to complete a weekly timesheet, stating the start and finish times and breaks for each day’s work. Once a worker has submitted a timesheet it will require

27 Mar 2024: To enable you to extend your current Tier 2 or Skilled Worker Visa, the University has assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to you, and you can now apply for your visa. You must: hold a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker Visa; and currently work for

30 Jun 2017: Search site. Human Resources. FAQ’s. Q. Who will decide if I am eligible for a pension cash supplement? A supplement in lieu of pension will be paid to any employee who meets the eligibility criteria set out in the policy. The Head of Pensions

24 Feb 2016: Relocating to a new country can be daunting and with the added stresses of starting work and settling in, often with family members, we understand that international staff often have different needs and expectations. This section provides essential

30 Jun 2017: 7. Documentation Supplement in lieu of pension application form Opt out and enhanced opt out forms are available on the USS website https://www.uss.co.uk/members/members-home/resources/forms Voluntary salary cap form (A form can be obtained from the

29 Sep 2014: It is my intention to write again should there be further important news on these proposed changes, and to publish any other relevant information to the webpages above.

23 Feb 2022: Views are sought on the development of a Mutual Respect Policy (to replace the current Dignity at Work Policy) and a revised Grievance Policy. These proposed Policies have been prioritised in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and form

22 Sep 2015: Dear Colleague Introduction of the University’s Shared Parental Leave Policy I write to advise you of the introduction of the University’s Shared Parental Leave Policy. The Policy provides clear guidance for employees who become parents and wish

19 Sep 2014: About the form This form is to be used for employees wishing to return from maternity leave on a graduated basis and must be completed in addition to the CHRIS/61. Queries can be raised by calling the CHRIS Help Desk on (7)60999. Obtaining a copy of

1 Jul 2014: Dignity at work Dignity at Work Contacts are staff volunteers who act as a first point of contact for staff experiencing inappropriate behaviour, or have been accused of inappropriate behaviour. For further details please contact: Tel: (7)65031 Email

24 Apr 2015: The University of Cambridge welcomes visitors from across the world to undertake a variety of academic activities, including conducting research, giving lectures and acting as examiners. To determine the appropriate visa for the required visit,

3 Sep 2018: The details of the 2018 pay award have been published in Reporter. The award allows for a 2% pay increase with higher increases on the lower points of the scale (11 to 27). The increases will be paid to staff in the September 2018 payroll.

19 Sep 2014: About the form All employees should use this form to report all sickness absences to their departmental administrator or head of institution. Queries can be raised by calling the CHRIS Help Desk on (7)60999. Filling out the form Guidance Notes for

20 Feb 2015: If you are about to take up an assignment with TES, please read through the Temporary Workers Handbook, as it contains important information relating to your assignment. It will also be a valuable reference document throughout your assignment. If

27 Mar 2024: permission to stay outside the immigration rules (for example on compassionate grounds) granted.

1 Jul 2021: A printable version of the procedure can be found here. The probationary procedure for Academic Staff can be found below. Please note: The numbering for the relevant clauses correspond to the hard copy version of the procedure above.

22 Sep 2020: Views are sought on the development of three key policies; a Mutual Respect Policy (to replace the current Dignity at Work Policy), a revised Grievance Policy, and a new Redeployment Policy. These proposed policies have been prioritised in response

27 May 2014: Trade Union and University joint meetings Pleas click on the links below to access minutes of the following meetings: University and Staff Joint Board Partnership Working Group

13 Feb 2024: Academic (Teaching & Scholarship) and Academic (Research & Teaching) staff are referred to as T&S and R&T respectively. 1. Guidance on the Academic Career Pathway (ACP) Schemes Guidance on each scheme can be found at the links below: ACP R

7 Apr 2020: The following additional HR coronavirus related resources are now available to assist staff and institutions on the HR Coronavirus Guidance and Resources page: Coronavirus Annual Leave Protocol Guidance for Managers: Managing Your Team Remotely

18 Mar 2020: Applying to TES Candidates looking to register with TES FAQS Current TES workers General FAQs for current TES workers Timesheet FAQs Holiday FAQs Pay FAQs After you have left TES After you have left TES FAQs

4 Mar 2021: Flexible working case studies: Administration Team Leader, Personal and Professional Development Elisa Laurenti, Principal Investigator, Department of Haematology Liz Simmonds, Assistant Head (Strategy), Postdoc Academy Natalie Robson, Portfolio

25 Feb 2015: The Appointment Administration sections of the Recruitment Guidance. Sections of the Immigration web pages and the Tier 2 CoS Application Form.

10 Sep 2014: This page describes how the University of Cambridge uses the personal information of research staff and research students associated with it or its Colleges. It supplements the general webpages about our uses of personal information (see

10 Dec 2014: What is the Research Passport? A Research Passport is the mechanism for non-NHS staff to obtain an Honorary Research Contract or Letter of Access (LOA) when they propose to carry out research in the NHS. This replaces the previous Honorary Research

24 Jan 2019: Opportunities are currently available for enthusiastic, energetic and responsible 17+ year olds to work at the University's playschemes for children aged 4 to 15. The playschemes operate in February, May and October half terms and Easter and Summer

29 Feb 2024: Professor Sumi Madhok, a Professor of Political Theory and Gender Studies at the London School of Economics will be giving a talk on International Women’s Day.

30 Jun 2017: 2. Background 2.1 The University’s pension schemes are a critical element of the reward offering allowing the University to attract and retain the most talented employees from around the world. 2.2 Changes to pension taxation have meant that

30 Jun 2017: 6. Procedure 6.1 Employees who fulfil the eligibility criteria may apply in writing by completing the application form below to receive a supplement in place of further pensions benefits. The completed form, together with the specified enclosures,

16 Sep 2020: The Professional Services Recognition Scheme ecognises, highlights and celebrates the very best work across all professional services, irrespective of whether those staff are within a School, department, faculty or non-School institution. The scheme

15 Sep 2014: Search site. Human Resources. Recruitment and Immigration Update. Bulletin Date:. Monday, 15 September, 2014. ... Bulletin ID:. 6. Bulletin Summary:. Recruitment and Immigration update. 2024 University of Cambridge.

25 Apr 2014: If you are unsure, please check our guidance (link above). Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and the Immigration Act 2016, the University has a legal responsibility to ensure ... by virtue of their immigration status.

29 Sep 2014: HR23 Welcome Letter Template (RTF). This document should only be used where a department is welcoming a visitor sponsored under the TW GAE visa route of the Points-Based Immigration system. ... Guidance for department administrators and those responsible

23 Nov 2023: As part of the Technician Commitment work across the University, a series of videos have been put together to showcase some of the technical staff colleagues and their diverse roles across many sectors within the University. One the technicians, Rob

22 Sep 2021: The formal and final probation assessment forms have been designed to facilitate the documentation of formal assessments of progress during the probationary period as well as the final overall assessment towards the end of the probationary period.

22 Apr 2014: Making an application If you wish to apply to register with TES, please complete our online form below and upload your CV. We have a large pool of temporary workers and so we are not able to register all applicants. Applications are considered based

1 Jul 2021: A printable version of this guidance can be found here. This document is intended to provide probation reviewers with practical assistance in assessing performance and supporting probationers during probation. It is intended as guidance only, to

15 Jun 2023: 3. Eligibility 3.1 Save where expressly excluded, this policy applies to employees in the Assistant, Contract Research and Unestablished Academic and Academic-related categories who wish to raise a grievance (the “Employee”) and replaces all

25 Apr 2014: Where an individual is subject to UK immigration control, they will require a visa to work in the UK. ... For visas under the Points-Based Immigration System, the most commonly seen by the University are:.

30 Jun 2017: 5. Guidance 5.1 USS Arrangements The USS has introduced various voluntary amendments to help affected members address the high tax charges on benefits, including an “Enhanced Opt Out” and a “Voluntary Salary Cap”. These can be used in

15 Apr 2024: Search site. Human Resources. Pay FAQs. Q. Do I get paid overtime? Temporary workers get paid for all hours worked, so if your expected working hours are 36.5hpw, but on the request of your supervisor you work 40 hours in one week, then you will be

20 Oct 2014: Dear colleague, This is an important message about the Universities Superannuation Scheme. If you are an administrator, or have HR responsibilities, please forward to all colleagues who are members of USS and, where appropriate, include a reference

24 Apr 2020: The University acknowledges that these are exceptional circumstances and is committed to putting measures in place to ensure that no employee is financially disadvantaged. The Employee Welfare Loan Scheme is available to support eligible staff

25 Jun 2014: To view our current vacancies and find all of the information you need about working for one of the world's oldest and most successful universities please visit: The University of Cambridge's Job Opportunities page. Getting around The University

29 Sep 2021: If you have any queries, please contact Graeme Ross, Immigration and Compliance Manager: graeme.ross@admin.cam.ac.uk. ... Enabling demonstrable compliance with immigration and employment legislation. A more strategic approach to planning and managing our

28 May 2020: CHRIS users are reminded to start using their CHRIS Electric profile before 31 May 2020 to ensure continued access to the system after this date. For further information: https://www.hrsystems.admin.cam.ac.uk/chris-electric

7 Jan 2020: Round 15 of the Returning Carers Scheme is now open for applications for the spending period 1 August 2020 to 31 January 2021. The closing date for applications is Friday 14 February 2020. Further information is available on the Returning Carers

3 Jul 2015: Context and basic principles The University of Cambridge aims to provide shared parental leave benefits which comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law and meet all the statutory requirements. Shared Parental Leave enables eligible

12 May 2022: The following guidance is in addition to the general guidance on Staff Review and Development (SRD).