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25 Jun 2014: Appraisal Staff appraisal was introduced in the University in 1987 and applies to all staff. Various schemes are in operation, and are currently being reviewed following a consultation exercise. Revised guidelines on a common scheme will be

8 May 2014: Procedure for undertaking right to work checks Undertaking right to work checks is a three step process as set out on this page. Please see our quick guide flowchart on the right to work procedure. A webinar is also available to view which provides

25 Jun 2014: Disability and employment policy The University's Disability and Employment policy was first published in Reporter on 16 July 1997. Since then, guidance on the practical steps that can be taken and the legal context of the policy has been compiled.

13 May 2014: Description This report lists all current employees in an Institution whose expected occupancy end date or expected position end date is in the past or is within the next 12 months (unless the occupancy has already been terminated on CHRIS). For

10 Sep 2014: What to do if you wish to change your personal details All changes to names and dates of birth should be submitted in writing to your HR Business Partnering team. Employee Self Service can be accessed for other changes to personal details.

25 Nov 2014: 25 New Income Generation or Trading Activity 25.1 Apart from core teaching, research and the organisation of conferences, when a new income-generating or trading activity is set up (whether in the UK or abroad), the Head of Department must consult

5 Jun 2014: Summary Additional Responsibility Payments are made to employees who are taking on additional responsibilities over and above those set out in their job description and at a higher level, with the agreement of their institution. Institutions are

13 May 2014: Description This report defines our security. It is therefore very important that any errors are notified to the CHRIS Helpdesk immediately. The report lists three categories of contact: Department Administrator. This is a contact role, not a job

30 Jun 2014: Notice of leaving If you wish to terminate your appointment before its expiry date you should submit a written resignation to the University's signatory to your contract, providing the precise date on which your resignation will take effect and, if

8 Dec 2014: 2.1 The Equality Act defines disability as “a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”. People who have a disability, and people who have

30 Jun 2014: Confidentiality and “whistle-blowing” (public interest disclosure) Subject to your rights of freedom of speech under the Education (No.

4 Jun 2014: Search site. Human Resources. Frequently Asked Questions. Q. Do I have to agree to take part in mediation? No. Mediation is entirely voluntary and needs the agreement of both parties. If you agree to take part you are also free to leave or withdraw

1 Jul 2014: Maternity and other family-related leave and pay The University has published a maternity policy which applies to all staff and includes general guidance including health and safety advice. This is also available from your Head of Institution. All

17 Jul 2014: The University of Cambridge operates an annual Contribution Reward Scheme for Academic-Related and Assistant staff in grades 1 to 11. The information below and on the following pages refers to the scheme with effect from 1 January 2024. As part of

25 Nov 2014: The University endeavours to conduct University Business in accordance with the Nolan Principles2 The Council is the principal executive body and policy making body of the University.

8 Dec 2014: 5.1 Those with disabilities are not necessarily less safe at work than other staff. Special arrangements may, however, be necessary to ensure that a person's disability does not create any hazard either for the person concerned or for others.

28 Apr 2014: Departmental procedures for sponsored individuals Departments/Institutions who employee an individual through the Tier 2/Skilled Worker visa route and/or engage individuals through the GAE (Temporary Work) route must assist the HR Compliance Team in

4 Sep 2014: Purpose of Scheme To provide financial assistance (up to £8,000) with relocation costs for moves within the UK and from overseas. Eligibility The scheme is open to all newly appointed centrally funded staff (including all grades of assistant staff

25 Nov 2014: 21 Taxation 21.1 Heads of Departments shall ensure that their Department accounts correctly for VAT and where appropriate corporation tax. Where there is any doubt as to the correct VAT or tax treatment of a transaction, the Taxation Section must be

28 Jul 2014: Facilities Available to You There are a vast range of opportunities and facilities open to you as a member of the University. This section merely points to a few of the more obvious ones, directing you to their various websites. To get a better idea

25 Jun 2014: Job opportunities in the University Vacancies within the University, along with useful information about living and working in Cambridge, are found on the University's Job Opportunities pages: Job opportunities Vacancies for academic and

30 Jun 2014: Safety and Security at Work Safe working practices The University is legally obliged to provide a safe place for you to work. However, you are expected to take reasonable care for yourself and anyone else who may be affected by what you do (or do

1 Oct 2014: Managing workplace relations The University brings together people from across the world with different religions or beliefs (including no religion), adding to the richness of the University community. The University provides support to foster an

30 Jun 2014: Professional Indemnity For information on the University's insurance cover for its staff relating to their University work, see the entry under Insurance in the chapter on Financial matters. University Insurance notice Reporter 9 August 2000 Contact:

25 Nov 2014: 9 Accounting and Other Records 9.1 Heads of Department shall: maintain financial records as specified in Statutes and Ordinances; certify whether annual statements of account (which are distributed by the Finance Division) are true and fair and that

9 Jun 2014: Cycle to work Scheme - Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint The Cycle to Work scheme encourages alternative travel and reduces our environmental impact. Not only does it reduce your carbon footprint, but also allows you to spread the

13 May 2014: Description This quarterly report lists sickness absences that fell partly or wholly in the previous 12 calendar months, and includes the number of working days lost in the 12 months as a result of each absence. For example, for a report run on 5

30 Jun 2014: Intellectual Property You are required to observe the University's policies on intellectual property rights as may be decided by the Regent House from time to time. This includes, if your duties include externally funded research, any procedures and

13 May 2014: Description This report shows the current working patterns and reporting managers as held on CHRIS for all employees in an institution (excluding variable hours staff). The following columns are shown: School (or equivalent) Institution Location Job

25 Jun 2014: Equal opportunities policy The University has a clear policy concerning equal opportunities for employment for all its staff, including a policy on arrangements for part-time work. The full text of this is given on the Human Resources Division's web

25 Nov 2014: 15 The Cambridge University Endowment Fund (CUEF) 15.1 The University's Chief Investment Officer is responsible for all CUEF investment management activities. The Chief Investment Officer appoints and monitors external investment managers.

30 Jun 2014: Responsibilities and Duties All staff have certain defined responsibilities and duties. For those holding a University office, these are set out in general terms in Statute D (in particular D,II,4) and in any special regulations for the office held.

1 Oct 2014: Religious observance and prayer Many religions have holy days in the week where spiritual or religious observance is expected. For Western Christians, such as Anglicans, this may not be a significant issue that impacts on the workplace, as weekends

30 Jun 2014: Use of University Property All property belonging to the University or in the trust of the University that may come into your possession during the course of your appointment must be surrendered by you to your head of institution on termination of

7 Oct 2014: Individuals sponsored under Tier 2/Skilled Worker Visa and GAE (Temporary Work) visas are permitted, in limited circumstances, to undertake other work in addition to that for which their Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) was assigned. This is called

28 Apr 2014: This visa route was formerly known as Tier 5 (GAE). The Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Work) (GAE) visa category “is for individuals coming to the United Kingdom through approved schemes that aim to share knowledge, experience and best

30 Jun 2014: Redundancy and redeployment In the event that there is no longer a need for a job to continue (usually where a fixed-term contract is due to end), the University's policy is to attempt to redeploy any member of staff still employed in that capacity.

3 Sep 2014: The shared equity scheme set up by the University of Cambridge exists to provide financial assistance to new members of staff at Grade 7 and above holding a permanent (or open-ended) appointment, and holders of certain Fellowships, with the purchase

9 Dec 2014: All the latest news about University of Cambridge research can be found in the Research at Cambridge area of the University website here.

10 Dec 2014: Important information about the Research Passport Before you can be considered for appointment in a position of trust within the NHS, each NHS organisation needs to be satisfied about your character and suitability. The law requires the NHS to

30 Jun 2014: Initiating the risk assessment process Organisations are required under health and safety legislation to protect people as far as is ‘reasonably practicable’. In particular, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require

4 Sep 2014: Reimbursement of Relocation Expenses Scheme Form (P36) 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

13 May 2014: Description This report is intended to support the Recruitment business process. It provides details of applicants at offer stage. Once the applicant moves through to the appointed stage, he or she will not appear on this report.

30 Jun 2014: Appointments and probation Appointments in the University are to a specific post, assigned to a particular Institution, and at a set grade, according to the duties. Those holding University offices are appointed in accordance with arrangements

12 Aug 2014: Managing: signposting to - Conflict of Interest US Regulation Ethics, Good Research Practice & Misconduct Financial Procedures and Regulations Foreign Exchange Open Access RCUK Efficiency 2011 – 2015

17 Jul 2014: 7.1 Model letters Notification of launch of the scheme Notification of award of a contribution increment Notification of award of a single contribution payment Notification of unsuccessful proposal for award 7.2 Templates and guidance notes Summary

24 Jun 2014: Cambridge Sport Membership Don’t be a slave to the treadmill and take advantage of our Gym, Strength & Conditioning Room, Badminton Courts, Squash Courts, Fives Courts, Fitness Classes, Personal Programmes, Running Track and much more. With so

8 May 2014: If you have chosen to use behavioural attributes as selection criteria, you will have retained the behavioural attributes section in the HR7 Further Information document for your vacancy. This instructs applicants to provide specific examples from

8 Dec 2014: 6.1 Section 3 explains the way in which the University may need to make reasonable changes to the workplace and to employment arrangements so that a person with a disability is not at any substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people.

31 Jul 2014: The end date of an award coincides with the end of work on the project or projects funded by the award. Funds can be spent from the award until the close date, to pay invoices for purchase orders raised before the end date. What will the Research