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29 Sep 2014: HR23 Welcome Letter About the template This document provides a template letter which is designed to be sent to a new employee to explain arrangements for his/her first day at work and to provide an induction schedule. This will reassure the new

20 Oct 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

10 Dec 2014: What is the Research Passport? A Research Passport is the mechanism for non-NHS staff to obtain an Honorary Research Contract or Letter of Access (LOA) when they propose to carry out research in the NHS. This replaces the previous Honorary Research

1 Oct 2014: Guidance on Religion and Belief for Staff The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all

10 Sep 2014: This page provides information about the use of personal information provided by job applicants to the University of Cambridge. 1. What is ‘personal information’? ‘Personal information’ means any information which relates to or identifies

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

1 Jul 2014: These are both statutory requirements for online P60 forms. You may download and/or print your online P60 at any time and as often as you wish.

1 Jul 2014: Dear Colleague, Web Recruitment System – Phase 2 delivery Today as planned, Phase 2 of the Web Recruitment System has been released to departments and institutions. The new functionality includes: • The generation of correspondence to

22 Apr 2014: Making an application If you wish to apply to register with TES, please complete our online form below and upload your CV. We have a large pool of temporary workers and so we are not able to register all applicants. Applications are considered based

10 Sep 2014: This page describes how your personal information is used and stored if you are required to undergo certain additional recruitment checks or procedures as part of the job application and offer process. It supplements the general webpage about how we

1 Jul 2014: Staff update I am delighted to let you know that Andrea Hudson has been appointed to the role of HR Business Manager for the School of Physical Sciences with effect from 1 August, taking over from Ed Webster when he leaves us in the summer. Andi

1 Jul 2014: Leaver administration There are a number of situations and processes which result in an individual becoming a leaver. The most common are detailed in the table found at this link

27 May 2014: The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians, technicians, professional staff and postgraduates in universities, colleges

29 Sep 2014: About the form The OHF29 Job Hazard Evaluation Form must be completed and a copy forwarded to Occupational Health where a position being recruited to involves exposure to job hazards that require the individual to be registered on a health

1 Jul 2014: New HR Business Manager for the Clinical School I am delighted to let you know that Gail Christey will join the University's HR Division on 9 June as the HR Business Manager for the School of Clinical Medicine. Gail is an experienced HR manager

6 Jun 2014: University Careers Service. The Careers Service provides careers advice and information to all current University of Cambridge undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as postdocs, contract research staff and Cambridge alumni.

27 Oct 2014: Form PD25 Model Appraisal Form Please refer to the guidance on Staff Review and Development Download the form Form PD25 is available in PDF, Word and Rich Text Format: Form PD25 (PDF) Form PD25 (Word) Form PD25 (Rich Text Format) Self-appraisal form

29 Sep 2014: About the form This form should be completed by internships (all administered by the Temporary Employment Service (TES)). Interns should insert all start and finish times for each day's work onto the timesheet plus all daily and weekly totals to the

30 Jun 2014: Statement of Policy The University has a duty, both in law and as a responsible organisation, to take reasonable care of children and adults at risk coming onto its premises. The University aims to adopt the highest possible standards and take all

10 Dec 2014: For general advice and queries about the Research Passport application process and signing off section 5 of application form: For School of Clinical Medicine staff or visitors: Email: cshrstaffhub@admin.cam.ac.uk For all other School's staff or

2 Oct 2014: ​Accessing timesheets All temporary workers are required to complete a weekly timesheet, stating the start and finish times and breaks for each day’s work.

10 Sep 2014: Salary Salary Scales Career development Computing Service Training Centre for Personal and Professional Development Programme in Higher Education Practice (PHEP) Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative (WiSETI) Apprenticeships Job

17 Sep 2014: Dear Colleagues, Senior Researcher Promotions Procedure 2015 I would like to inform you of the launch of this year’s procedure for senior research staff seeking promotion to the positions of Principal Research Associate (PRA) and Director of

10 Sep 2014: it is completed before your successful applicant starts work; this can either be a legal requirement or a department policy requirement.

25 Jun 2014: Induction is the process for welcoming newly recruited employees and supporting them to adjust to their new roles and working environments. Starting a new job can be a stressful experience and new employees need help to settle in. The University’s

27 Oct 2014: Form PD26 Model Personal Development Plan Please refer to the University's Staff Review and Development (Appraisal) framework scheme. About the Personal Development Plan (PDP) Institutions can incorporate the model Personal Development Plan form

28 Oct 2014: Dear Colleague, Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Applications are invited for the next termly round of contribution increments for research and comparable staff. Requests

29 Sep 2014: Dear Colleagues, This October, the University Public Engagement team will present the seventh annual Festival of Ideas – a celebration of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. With hundreds of free debates, workshops, talks, exhibitions, and

4 Jun 2014: If you would like to know more about the process, or would like to discuss how mediation might help please contact: Jackie Stone, Mediation Coordinator tel: (7) 65544, email mediation@admin.cam.ac.uk Louise Akroyd, Mediation Coordinator: tel. (7)

20 Nov 2014: UCU has agreed to the suspension of all industrial action from 20 November until after the JNC scheduled for 15 January 2015. The University has been advised that UCU will be writing to all its members to advise them of this today. The following

4 Sep 2014: Salary progression Incremental progression through the service-related points in grades 1 to 10 occurs on the incremental date. For Academic, Academic-related and Research staff this is the anniversary of appointment. For Assistant staff who have

5 Nov 2014: The University has been notified that the University and College Union (UCU) has secured a mandate to call on its members to take action short of a strike in the form of an assessment and marking boycott commencing from 6 November 2014. Additionally,

25 Sep 2014: in law for a DBS check and that the requirements for a status check to be used have been fulfilled.

1 Oct 2014: Pensions The University's Pensions Section manages the following pension schemes: Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Cambridge University Assistants' Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) National Health Service Pension Scheme (NHSPS) Cambridge

1 Jul 2014: Wellbeing support services The University employs health, fitness, and welfare specialists to assist with employee wellbeing. The Safety Office, Occupational Health Service and Counselling Service are just a few of the support services available to

27 May 2014: The University and Staff Joint Board The University and Staff Joint Board (USJB) is a joint consultative and negotiating body. The University has granted voluntary recognition of the three trade unions: The University and College Union (UCU), Unite

14 Nov 2014: Following a meeting of the USS JNC on 13 November UCU and UUK have agreed to issue the joint statement announcing that they will consult with their constituent structures on the prospect of a suspension of the current industrial action from 20

26 Nov 2014: A reminder on the right to work requirements when employing Croatian nationals.

1 Oct 2014: Probation Probation is a formal arrangement at the start of an appointment, whereby new members of staff demonstrate their suitability for a particular job within a set timescale. The probation period for your appointment is set out in your offer

10 Dec 2014: The Compliance Team will recharge costs by internal invoice. To comply with NHS occupational health (OH) assessment requirements, if it is identified that you require OH clearance for your research passport

8 Sep 2014: requirement. We encourage applicants for such posts to provide details of their criminal record which are not protected in law at an early stage in the application process.

5 Jun 2014: News and updates The 2023/24 national pay negotiations update The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has proposed a pay settlement for the 2023–24 pay round. The pay settlement is proposed to be implemented in two stages, with

1 Jul 2014: Retirement & Pensions The University's Pensions Section is based in the Finance Division and manages the following pension schemes: Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Cambridge University Assistants' Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) National

30 Jun 2014: Terms of Employment This section of the Staff Guide explains key terms of employment and procedures which are relevant to academic, academic-related and research staff. Please click on the relevant links to learn more about arrangements for pay,

10 Dec 2014: Amendments to your Research Passport Amendments to the Research Passport usually take the form of the following: Additional research projects. Changes to research activity on the original project(s). Personal details (including changes to DBS or OH

10 Dec 2014: What type of pre-engagement checks are needed for your research passport? Activity Disclosure and Barring Service Check necessary? Occupational Health Clearance Necessary? LoA or HRC Researcher is a health care professional providing health care to

25 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. The University provides financial assistance with relocation costs for moves

10 Sep 2014: To support your training, health, safety, welfare and religious requirements. To compile statistics and conduct surveys and research for internal and statutory reporting purposes.

4 Jun 2014: Agreement to Mediation Record of Mediation Mediation Evaluation Form Mediation Request Form (HR use only)

1 Oct 2014: Getting around The University extends across Cambridge City Centre. The University Map is a useful means of identifying where the University is located. The University's Estate Management provide detail on travel matters, including the University's