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8 Dec 2014: The policy is designed: to emphasize that applicants must be considered for employment according to their aptitudes, abilities, and qualifications, and that applicants with a disability are not at any substantial disadvantage compared to

6 Jun 2014: The University's appraisal process enables employees to develop themselves professionally on an ongoing basis. There are also a range of other useful services and facilities including a Personal and Professional Development (PPD) programme, language

31 Jul 2014: The Research Operations Office will try to make the process of transferring your grant as smooth and speedy as possible. The procedures for transferring grants between institutions can involve significant amounts of both time and administration; we

30 Jun 2014: Pay Your pay will depend on the grade of your post. Any adjustment to pay must be recommended by the head of your institution and authorised by Human Resources. Payment of salaries for all staff is monthly and in arrears, no later than 26th of each

6 Jun 2014: For employees who are new to Cambridge, there are a range of benefits including a relocation policy, Accommodation Service and a Newcomer and Visiting Scholars Society. Rental Deposit Loan Scheme Current and prospective staff members have access to

10 Sep 2014: Higher Education Staff Development Agency (HESDA) Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) The UK Research Councils Universities UK

10 Sep 2014: Accommodation Service A to Z of HR Policies and Procedures Cambridge Life Career Management Scheme Index of Administrative Offices Induction Checklist Overview of Research in the University P-DOC (Association of Cambridge University post-docs) HR

30 Jun 2014: Private consultancy If you are working in a private capacity, or acting as a consultant, you do so at your own risk, as such work is not covered by the University's insurances. You are strongly advised to take out personal insurance. However,

29 Sep 2014: Completing the form TES timesheets should now be completed using the online system. Please see the Timesheet and getting paid page for details. The below paper timesheets should only be used in exceptional circumstances and with prior agreement from

25 Nov 2014: 4 Definition and Responsibility 4.1 "Head of Department" means any of the following: the Head of a Department or a Faculty not organised in departments, Secretaries of Faculty Boards, Head of a Centre, Institute or other body under the supervisi

8 Dec 2014: 4.1 Application and selection procedures used in the recruitment and selection of staff must not exclude or discourage those with disabilities. Job descriptions and advertisements must not discourage them from applying. Advertisements must state

2 Sep 2014: If you have a question relating to any of the CAMbens employee benefits schemes please contact us on cambens@admin.cam.ac.uk You can also keep up to date on CAMbens promotions by following us on Twitter: Follow CAMbens on Twitter Other useful

12 Aug 2014: Open access makes published research freely available to people without a subscription. The philosophical basis for open access is that publicly funded research should be publicly available. In addition, humanity is facing considerable challenges in

17 Sep 2014: Senior Academic Promotions: 1 October 2015 Exercise This bulletin launches the 1 October 2015 exercise. The guidance has been revised to incorporate feedback received on the 2014 exercise where it is in the interests of clarity and the efficient

13 May 2014: Burst Recipients can only be authorised by an Institution's CHRIS Key Contact. If there is no institutional Key Contact, then the Key Contact in the School or equivalent can authorise Burst Recipients.

31 Jul 2014: Maps Greenwich House, Madingley Rise Site Clinical School, Addenbrookes Hospital By train There are regular fast trains from London King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations to Cambridge. The journey is around 50 minutes.

4 Sep 2014: Introduction The University is committed to developing and promoting a sustainable travel policy to reduce the adverse impact of traffic on people, the organisation and the environment. The Travel Plan is documented on the Estate Management website.

26 Sep 2014: About the form All TES temporary workers should use this form to report all sickness absences. Queries can be raised by calling the CHRIS Help Desk on (7)60999. Obtaining a copy of the form Form CHRIS/73 may be downloaded in PDF, Word or Rich Text

10 Dec 2014: Extensions to Research Passports A Letter of Access (LoA) or Honorary Research Contract can be issued to cover you for up to a maximum period of three years. Once a Research Passport has become three years old, a new application must be made

4 Jun 2014: Mediators will work according to the following code of conduct: They will give equal value to the views of each party and remain impartial at all times. They will not impose solutions; their role will be limited to supporting the parties in reaching

5 Jun 2014: The University of Cambridge operates a number of contribution reward and progression schemes for the various staff groups, summarised below. Academic Career Pathways (Research and Teaching) The Academic Career Pathways (Research and Teaching) Scheme

25 Jun 2014: The objective of mediation is to provide a supportive structure for two parties in disagreement to get together to try and agree a way forward which will enable them to restore a positive and productive working relationship. In order to reach

28 Apr 2014: Family members of individuals with a Global Talent/Skilled Worker/GAE visa Eligibility University employees with a Global Talent, Tier 2, Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker GAE visa may apply to bring their family to the UK as their dependants. For

1 Oct 2014: Chaplaincy Chaplaincy is the provision of pastoral (spiritual) support for staff. College-based chaplaincy has been the traditional form of faith-based support within the University which, for historical reasons, has been predominantly Anglican.

4 Jun 2014: Dignity@Work Policy Disciplinary action, grievances and appeals Support services at the University

22 Apr 2014: Keep in touch Once you have registered with TES, please keep us updated on your availability (ideally via email to temps@admin.cam.ac.uk) on a regular basis. We have a large pool of temporary workers so, if we haven't heard from you in a while, we

15 Apr 2014: Certain research projects require the University to negotiate an agreement with the other parties involved, making everyone’s rights and responsibilities clear and protecting the interests of all.

22 Apr 2014: What type of work is available? We can have over 400 temporary workers undertaking assignments in the University, its colleges and affiliated institutions at any one time. We specialise in office support work such as secretarial, clerical, reception,

31 Jul 2014: Search site. Research Operations Office. Frequently Asked Questions about Research Contracts. Q. How will Full Economic Costing (fEC) affect my collaboration with industrial sponsors? Please see www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/fec/ where details about fEC

25 Jun 2014: The Accommodation Service exists to help all members of Cambridge University, from students and academics to staff and visiting scholars, to find suitable accommodation. It can advise on rents, letting arrangements and tenancy agreements, as well as

13 May 2014: Description This report lists all current employees of an institution whose probation period is incomplete. The following columns are shown: School (or equivalent) Institution Location Per Ref (CHRIS Person Reference Number) Surname Forename

25 Sep 2014: About the form This document must be completed by the Head of Recruitment (or nominated deputy), or by the relevant department/institution with assistance from the Head of Recruitment, when a criminal conviction (or caution, absolute discharge,

13 May 2014: Description The report lists the main personal and contractual data (including basic pay and costing information) for each current employee (and research student paid through the monthly payroll).

25 Apr 2014: The Global Talent visa route is available for talented and promising academics, researchers and specialists who are working in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, the social sciences or the humanities. Applying for a Global Talent visa is

1 Oct 2014: Terms What is covered by the term ‘Religion’? Religion or Belief is one of the protected characteristics contained in Section 4 of the Equality Act 2010. For the purpose of the Act ‘religion’ means any religion and a reference to religion

30 Jun 2014: Wellbeing Strategy Statement Introduction The University is committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all staff. The wellbeing strategy aims to support the University’s mission and core

1 Oct 2014: Health, welfare and safety The University employs health, fitness, and welfare specialists. For further details, see the Wellbeing section of Employee Benefits. The University also has its own Safety Office. Within its advisory role, the Office

25 Nov 2014: Schedule 1 – Competition Procedures Schedule 2 – Definition, Advice and Guidance

1 Oct 2014: Fasting Fasting is the abstinence from all or some specific foods. Many religions observe periods of fasting. For example, observant Eastern Orthodox Christians fast several times throughout the year including Great Lent, the Nativity Fast and the

6 Jun 2014: Shopping Discounts The University of Cambridge employees have access to hundreds of local and national shopping discounts. Find out more here. Costco Membership Along with others within the Education Sector, University of Cambridge employees are

25 Nov 2014: This chapter is currently being updated Introduction to VAT It is the responsibility of Heads of Departments to ensure that their Department accounts correctly for VAT and, where appropriate, corporation tax1.

31 Jul 2014: As part of their Terms and Conditions, many of our research funders require evidence of an individual’s time worked on an award. These funders include UKRI, European Commission (EC), Innovate UK and National Institute of Health (NIH).

6 Jun 2014: As part of our environmental strategy for providing greener travel, the University offers a cycle to work scheme and a range of discounts on public transport. Those employees who need to drive to work also have access to a journey sharing scheme.

31 Jul 2014: Under the terms of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the UK will participate in the Horizon Europe Programme as an Associated Country.

1 Oct 2014: Training and development During your induction programme and your probation period, you will be able to identify any training and development needs that have to be met to enable you to undertake your role effectively. Some of these needs may be met

6 Jun 2014: University employees can access shopping discounts in three ways. National discounts on thousands of retailers from CAMbens Discounts, by purchasing a TOTUM (previously NUS Extra) card and by showing your University card in selected local stores.

30 Jun 2014: Leave Annual leave A summary of annual leave entitlement by staff group can be found here. Sickness Absence Reporting Procedure If you cannot attend work due to ill-health you should notify your manager (or a designated person within your Institution

13 May 2014: Description This report lists all current employees in an Institution where an Appraisal has been recorded for their current position. Employees with no recorded Appraisal but with a next Review date for their current position will also be listed.

1 Jul 2014: Absence or Special Leave Special Leave (Rules B31–35) In addition to the provision for annual leave and for maternity, paternity / co-parent and parental leave, there are a number of schemes which provide for special leave in particular

31 Jul 2014: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are one of the longest standing schemes available to academics for industry collaboration. This scheme sponsors partnerships between academics and companies to solve problems identified by the partner