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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

11 Aug 2014: Support services at the University The University recognises that individual members of staff may experience difficulties in their personal lives or in their employment circumstances which can affect their ability to carry out their work. If you are

29 Sep 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

13 May 2014: SRD - Training Requirements (1st of each month). Training requirements for reviews completed during the last month.

25 Apr 2014: For those individuals who hold a visa permitting them to live and work in the UK, there is also a requirement to undertake a further check at the point that permission

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

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.

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 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

15 Sep 2014: CAVAS Procedural Requirement. Change made. All new employees should read the CAVAS Policy during their induction. ... Requirement unchanged but an Incident Form is now provided to assist with recording details of allegations/suspicions.

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

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

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

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).

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

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

30 Jun 2014: The wellbeing strategy is informed by related national strategies and guidance, as well as a number of legal requirements, including the employer’s duty of care.

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

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

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

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,

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

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,

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

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 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

30 Jun 2014: The University has a shared parental leave policy which applies to all employees whose child is born or placed on or after 5 April 2015 and who meet the statutory requirements.

1 Oct 2014: Search site. Human Resources. Dietary requirements. Some religions have dietary laws which prohibit certain foods, or the mixing of foods. ... However it is good practice to consider specific requirements and explain, where possible, the reason for a

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.

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

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

8 May 2014: This instructs applicants to provide specific examples from their work, education or other experience which show how they meet the behavioural attribute requirements for the role.

30 Jun 2014: Posts are advertised as they arise and applicants are selected on the basis of their ability to meet the requirements of the role. ... Appointment of those carrying out research directly funded by an external agency (eg Research Councils, charities, etc)

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

1 Oct 2014: Additional sources of information and guidance Within the University The Directory of the University's Religious Societies, Permanent Premises and Chaplaincies contains information on different faith communities. It also provides information on

11 Dec 2014: It will not be accepted as meeting the University's requirements. Disclosure and Barring Service can only access criminal records held on the UK Police National Computer.

8 Dec 2014: Information concerning financial or practical help and guidance available to the University and to individual members of staff may be obtained from the appropriate authority. Advice can be sought in all cases from the following: Occupational Health

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.

13 May 2014: Description This report informs School Offices of all academics within the School's institutions who have a current or impending leave recorded on the CHRIS system for one of the following reasons: Sabbatical Leave Paid leave - Additional Leave Paid

8 May 2014: For each application, the assessor evaluates how effectively the facts and evidence provided meet the requirements of each selection criterion, using the relevant positive indicators as a guide. ... because the role cannot meet minimum skill and/or

29 Apr 2014: However, there are some duties which require the assistance of departments/institutions in order to fulfil these requirements. ... There is no requirement to monitor sponsored individuals in any way that is different to members of staff who do not hold a