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16 Jun 2023: 1. Statement of Policy 1.1. Our community must be one in which we are all able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. The University is committed to

16 Sep 2022: 12. I am in the UK and need to apply to extend my visa/switch into a new immigration route, but my ATAS application has not been granted yet - what should

21 May 2021: An ATAS certificate may be required as part of the application process for the following immigration routes:.

16 Apr 2020: 1. What is an Employee Welfare Loan? It is an interest-free loan of between £250 and £1,000 to support eligible staff facing short-term financial difficulties, where it has not been possible to find funding from other recognised reputable sources

1 Jul 2022: If you have been asked to register as a casual worker at the University of Cambridge by one of our Institutions or Departments, you should read the information below and follow the instructions on how to register as a worker on the Cambridge Casual

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Human Resources. The Festival Team - Office of External Affairs and CommunicationsCambridge Festival of Ideas - starting 20 October. Dear Colleagues,. 2024 University of Cambridge.

9 Aug 2017: Grading is a specialist service within the Human Resources Division. The University assesses the content of roles using the HERA (Higher Education Role Analysis) Job Evaluation scheme in order to assign a grade. The service provides support and

27 May 2014: Please note: These pages will be updated shortly to reflect changes to recognition arrangements. Assistant Staff The University recognises two trade unions for collective bargaining and consultation for all staff with the status of University

27 Mar 2017: Summary of Leave The following tables summarise the types of leave available to academic, academic-related, or contract research staff. Leave entitlement for Assistant Staff is set out in full in the Assistant Staff Handbook. Leave of absence for

17 Mar 2014: These pages provide a wide range of valuable information for applicants, new starters and current University employees. Further information can be found via the various links provided throughout the HR Division pages and on the main University

18 Sep 2020: Introduction These pages provide information and updates on the casual workforce project. The aim of the project is to review how the University manages and engages its casual workforce and to implement more effective and efficient processes,

20 Mar 2024: New and amended legislation is being introduced on 6 April 2024 to widen access to flexible working, introduce a new leave entitlement for carers, extend existing redundancy protections, and change the way paternity leave is booked and taken.

10 Sep 2014: This section of our web pages provides information on how we use and store the personal data of our employees and people who apply for jobs with us. Information and guidance for staff on data protection and freedom of information legislation, and on

13 Jan 2015: Flexible working The University’s Flexible Working Policy sets out the statutory procedure to be followed when staff ask to work flexibly to achieve a better work/life balance. The range of flexible working practices that may be requested and,

18 May 2021: Redeployment Support Support in seeking redeployment will be offered to all employees who have been placed at risk of redundancy, including those employed on fixed-term contracts. Employees will be provided with details of where the University

5 Jun 2014: Contribution Reward and Progression Schemes The University operates a number of contribution reward and progression schemes for different staff categories. Additional Responsibility Payments Additional Responsibility Payments are made to employees

1 Nov 2022: About this form Use this form to pay additional lump sums of money to staff on a Guaranteed Minimum Hours Contract (GMHC) other than payment for hours worked). One form per pay frequency Do not mix payments for employees with different pay

19 May 2015: Context The University of Cambridge aims provide maternity benefits which comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law on maternity rights and are in excess of these statutory requirements. This policy aims to inform employees of their

17 May 2024: Further to the launch of the revised International Working Policy in October 2023, three new guidance documents are now available to assist institutions, managers and employees in following certain processes linked to international working: Personal

1 Nov 2022: For example, for individuals who hold a Tier 4 visa, there are restrictions on the number of hours they can work per week (please see the HR immigration webpages for full

4 Jun 2014: Staff Guide: Academic, academic-related and research staff Assistant staff Handbook Current graduate students [Board of Graduate Studies] New staff Temporary staff Disabled applicants and staff Religion and Belief Staff benefits (CAMbens)

30 Jun 2017: 1. Contents Contents Background Statement of Policy Eligibility Guidance Procedure Documentation Additional Sources of Information FAQ's Printable version of the Policy A printable version of the Policy is available below: Supplement in Lieu of

26 Mar 2024: Internships are fixed-term periods of mentored work usually either undertaken by students during holidays alongside academic study or by graduates at any time prior to securing employment post-graduation. Typically, they last between 4 and 12 weeks.

18 May 2022: apprenticeship_awards.jpg The Apprenticeship Awards 2022 will take place online on Thursday 23 June, 11:30 - 12:30, to recognise and celebrate the growth of apprenticeships and their positive contribution to the University. The Vice-Chancellor,

15 Jun 2023: 1. Statement of Policy 1.1 The University recognises that employees may, from time to time, have concerns or complaints about their work, working relationships or working environment. In this event employees can raise a grievance under this policy,

17 Nov 2022: As announced by Professor Kamal Munir, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for University Community and Engagement, on 25 October 2022, a package of additional support is being provided to staff in recognition of the rising cost of living. Further details of the

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

30 Jun 2022: The University of Cambridge engages casual workers to undertake a range of different Temporary Work Assignments, including demonstrating, lecturing and undergraduate examining activities. As part of the University’s Workforce Policy, departments

3 Jun 2015: What is mediation? Mediation is a well established, confidential process for resolving disagreements. Two impartial third parties (mediators) help two people in dispute to attempt to reach an agreement and find a mutually acceptable resolution. Who

22 Sep 2022: any work is undertaken in the UK, in compliance with the relevant immigration legislation.

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Human Resources. Reward TeamJanuary 2019 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers. Applications are invited for the January 2019 exercise of the Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers. Institutions should send completed

30 Sep 2016: Review of the University’s Retirement Policy A review of the University’s Retirement Policy had been scheduled to take place during 2019/20, but this work was postponed due to the Covid 19 pandemic. On 20 October 2022, the Human Resources

26 Jan 2023: The ECS is found at www.gov.uk/employee-immigration-employment-status. ... 4. Confirm initial information. Confirm:. that the individual does not hold a UK or Irish passport or other document from the Home Office, or a digital immigration status; and.

26 Sep 2016: Professorships and other Senior Appointments​​​​​​​ Professorship of European Law. Closing date: 12 June 2024. Apply here Professorship of the Public Understanding of Mathematics. Closing date: 8 July 2024. Apply here. Professorship of

12 May 2021: The HR Reward Team have today launched the SmartHub, a new employee benefits portal on the CAMbens Employee Discounts site. On the SmartHub, you can now find information about CAMbens, the employee benefits package available to University staff.

1 Jul 2020: Institutions are advised of the following updates and points of clarification on the University’s furlough scheme. Please note that the University’s scheme currently runs until 31 July 2020. Information about arrangements from 1 August 2020 will

24 Feb 2016: guidance on visas & immigration, which will help you to adjust to life in the UK and the University.

25 Jun 2014: The HR Business Partnering team works with the Schools and non-School institutions on HR queries, employee relations issues, organisational change and HR projects, and facilitates annual reward and other regular University‑wide exercises. Roles

10 Apr 2019: For the latest guidance on how to apply, please see the University’s Immigration webpages. ... Bulletin ID:. 75. Bulletin Summary:. Latest news on the EU Settlement Status Scheme.

24 Mar 2023: The Hybrid Working Policy aims to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they so wish, whilst recognising that some roles will include tasks that can only be performed on University premises. It highlights that consideration

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Human Resources. technician_video_1.jpg. 2024 University of Cambridge.

4 Sep 2015: The Returning Carers Scheme (RCS) is a biannual fund which provides awards of up to £10,000 to support employees who can evidence that their career / work-life: Has been, is being, or will be, disrupted owing to taking a break of at least three

20 May 2022: From 21 May 2021, relevant international researchers applying for permission to enter or stay in the UK under the Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Work) (GAE) or Visitor immigration routes ... Existing members of staff who are

25 Mar 2015: The Careers Service hosts a range of events for Postdoctoral research staff wishing to combine their academic career with raising a family. Many of the principles covered in these sessions are applicable to all staff groups and can be accessed at

18 Oct 2023: od_2.jpg The role of the Organisational Development (OD) team Our overarching objective is to ensure that the University of Cambridge is a great place to work. We work to connect all parts of the organisation and support positive cultural change to

10 Jun 2019: The HR Forms page has been updated to make it easier to find HR-related forms. Forms are now arranged alphabetically by name within eight categories corresponding to different stages of employment, as follows: 1. Recruitment and Employment 2.

15 Mar 2017: Behavioural attributes (or behavioural competencies) are a way of describing a range of individual characteristics that can be measured and can be shown to differentiate effective and ineffective performance. A job role will usually require the

29 Sep 2014: Reimbursement of Relocation Expenses Scheme About the form The scheme provides financial assistance (up to £8,000) with relocation costs for moves within the UK and from overseas. The scheme is open to all newly appointed and centrally funded staff

1 Jul 2014: The safe arrival of Anna’s baby girl last week was great news and congratulations go to Anna and her growing family!

4 Dec 2017: Please note that telephone lines within the HR division have been disrupted over the last few days. Although the problem appears to be resolved, please try again if you have encountered difficulties in contacting us.