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9 Feb 2024: Read and watch the highlights of the Technicians' Conference 2024 here.

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

18 Oct 2023: Organisational Development (OD) is not always well understood. Although many grasp what it is intuitively, it can be hard to articulate. In essence, it is an area of practice in which a range of tools and techniques are used to improve an

14 Dec 2023: A series presented by Reshmin Haq by the PPD team is available to download.

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

15 Apr 2024: Search site. Human Resources. Holiday FAQs. Q. How do I claim holiday? Holiday should be claimed via your timesheet. Please refer to the ‘Worker user guide – full version’ for full instructions on claiming holiday pay. Timesheets and getting

26 Mar 2024: If you do, your application will be automatically withdrawn by UK Visas and Immigration. ... The 4-digit number is your SOC code. Is my job on the Immigration Salary List?

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.

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

20 Jun 2023: On Friday 9 June, the Regent House approved a new Dignity at Work Policy and a combined Grievance Policy, both of which come into effect today (Tuesday 20 June). These policies, which were developed following consultation with University staff and

28 Feb 2024: The Postdoc Academy team are asking University staff to come forward and become a Postdoc mentor.

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

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

24 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.

16 Jun 2023: 5. Procedure 5.1 Informal resolution 5.1.1 Many issues can be resolved quickly and informally through a discussion between the Employee and their line manager, or any other individual concerned, in the course of everyday working relationships. Where

28 May 2024: Applications for the Administrator Development Programme (ADP) and Strategic Development Programme (SDP) are now open.

15 Apr 2024: Search site. Human Resources. After Leaving TES FAQs. Q. I have left TES, how do I access my payslips/P45? If you left TES within the last 2 months you should still be able to access your payslips and P45 via ESS. If you are unable to log into ESS

16 Jun 2023: Supporting resources Below are some practical resources to help staff using and supporting the processes under this Grievance Policy. Flowcharts Informal resolution flowchart (direct informal resolution and informal resolution with support processes)

15 Jun 2023: 2. Content and Scope 2.1 Grievances may involve a wide range of issues. For example: work relationships, bullying, harassment, discrimination, terms and conditions of employment, working practices, health and safety, and the working environment. 2.2

20 Dec 2023: John Nicolson, the Technician Commitment Co-ordinator, for the PPD section in HR, has won a Professional Services Recognition award.

17 Jun 2023: 6. Code of Behaviour 6.1. In an environment that encourages and celebrates freedom of thought and expression, it is vital that our behaviour towards one another remains courteous and professional. The following Code, developed in conjunction with

16 Feb 2024: Most non-UK/Irish academics and researchers who wish to visit the UK can do so via one of categories within the Standard Visitor visa system. The categories are: Business Academic Permitted paid engagement If none of these categories suit your

16 Jun 2023: 6. General Principles 6.1 At any stage of the procedure, those involved in attempting a resolution or in investigating a complaint must act fairly and in accordance with good practice and the principles set out below. Any person against whom a

17 Jun 2023: 3. Who is this Policy for? 3.1. This Policy applies to all University employees and workers. 3.2. This Policy does not apply to employees and workers solely engaged by the Colleges, who should refer to their College’s policies and procedures on

17 Jun 2023: 11. Training and development opportunities 11.1. It is everyday interactions that indicate courteous and professional environments, whether in informal social situations, agreeing and allocating work, managing change, supporting development,

26 Jan 2024: We are inviting all employees to participate in the University Staff Culture Survey by 7 February 2024. 

16 Oct 2023: Would you like to know how the University are supporting staff working overseas? The revised policy and guidance are in place to better support employees working outside the UK.

19 Feb 2024: Overview The maximum duration of this visa category is 12 months, and everyone who wishes to apply under this category must have been granted a visa before they travel the UK regardless of their visit duration or nationality.

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

15 Jun 2023: 4. Roles and Responsibilities 4.1 An eligible employee who wishes to raise a grievance has a responsibility to do so in a timely manner, as set out in section 6.6.1, and should be willing to participate constructively in an open discussion of the

5 Apr 2024: An employee who is on shared parental leave and who is at risk of redundancy is legally entitled to be offered a suitable alternative vacancy where one exists before it is offered to other employees (including those who are also at risk of redundancy

19 Feb 2024: The information below is relevant to University visitors, and full details of permitted activities can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration webpages.

22 Jan 2024: A new survey- open to all employees, schools and institutions- has been launched to find out what staff think of the researcher reward and progression proposals. Some of the proposals put forward include changes to name titles for researchers, the

19 Feb 2024: For up-to-date information on visitor visa fees, please see the UK Visas and Immigration website. ... Applications for a Standard Visitor (business and permitted paid engagement categories) visa are not subject to the NHS Immigration Surcharge.

2 Nov 2023: A Senior Counsellor for the Staff Counselling Centre at Cambridge University has expressed on International Stress Awareness Week that: “it’s right to look after your mental health” and “it's not a sign of weakness.” Sarah Hughes, in an

17 Jun 2023: 2. Purpose of this Policy 2.1. This Policy aims to prevent inappropriate behaviour in the workplace and resolve incidents of such behaviour if they occur.

16 Feb 2024: About the form Please read the guidance Academic (Teaching and Scholarship) Career Pathway: Process for transfers between the academic career pathways before completing the relevant form below. Obtaining a copy of the form Copies of the forms can be

17 Jun 2023: 8. What to do when you are the subject of concerns being raised 8.1. It can be a disconcerting and upsetting experience for an individual to be approached and told that their behaviour could be construed as inappropriate. If this is done through an

17 Jun 2023: 12. How to raise complaints not directly covered by this Policy 12.1. University employees or workers who have a complaint against a student should contact their HR Business Partnering Team in the first instance who will liaise with the Office of

17 Jun 2023: 10. How we will support you 10.1. Support services 10.1.1. The University is committed to providing support for employees and workers affected by these issues. The following support resources are available to any employee or worker whether they are

17 Jun 2023: 9. What happens if you have behaved inappropriately 9.1. While this Policy emphasises the value of an early, informal resolution process, there will be situations that can only be resolved through a formal grievance. Where a formal grievance is

16 Feb 2024: With a previous career in Journalism, Alexandra creates videos, podcasts, news stories and more for the HR Division.

17 Jun 2023: 13. Associated policies and statements 13.1.

22 Jan 2024: After a number of proposals have been made to improve reward and progression for research staff at the University, a survey is running to collect staff’s thoughts.

17 Jun 2023: 7. What to do when you have experienced inappropriate behaviour 7.1. Allegations should always be taken seriously, and action taken as quickly as possible to stop any inappropriate behaviour identified. This section summarises the procedures

17 Jun 2023: Supporting resources Dignity at Work Policy video Introducing the University of Cambridge’s Dignity at Work Policy The University is committed to nurturing a culture in which we treat one another with courtesy and professionalism, even while

16 Jun 2023: 7. Guidance and Additional Sources 7.1 Links to other related University policies can be found below: Dignity at Work Policy (2023 ed.) Whistleblowing Policy Disciplinary Policies University’s Statement on Freedom of Speech University-wide

17 Jun 2023: 5. What constitutes inappropriate behaviour? 5.1. All University employees and workers are expected to behave professionally and appropriately and have the right to expect professional and appropriate behaviour from others. Inappropriate behaviour

19 Feb 2024: Overview The former Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) standalone visa route has been subsumed into the Standard Visitor route with effect from 31 January 2024. The maximum duration of this visa category is 6 months. However, the permitted paid

16 Feb 2024: Essential criteria The Teaching and Scholarship pathway seeks to recognise and acknowledge staff whose primary responsibility is teaching while avoiding a proliferation of academic posts. Given the different contexts in which teaching is performed