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10 Jul 2017: Working towards the new People Strategy We are currently developing our next People Strategy for the University. Engagement with our community will inform its development, ensuring it enables colleagues to do their best work in support of the

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

9 Aug 2017: Q. How do I obtain the latest version of the Role Profile, Grading Front Sheets (NR1 & RR1) and supporting guidance notes? ... The latest version can be accessed through the Forms and Guidance page of the grading website.

14 Nov 2017: This Handbook helps to explain your terms and conditions of employment. It relates specifically to staff with the status of 'University Assistant'. Other categories of staff may have different terms and conditions in some respects. Please navigate

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

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.

23 Jan 2017: Please click here to view the HR Bulletin for Michaelmas 2016. If you wish to be added to the distribution list then please email danielle.attridge@admin.cam.ac.uk. The next HR Bulletin will be available in the Lent Term.

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

5 Sep 2017: The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has confirmed that implementation of the pay settlement effective from 1 August 2017 may proceed.

29 Mar 2017: The University is committed to the development of its employees. Secondments are a valuable tool for individual career development and for developing the skills of an organisation. A 'secondment' is the temporary move or ‘loan' of an employee

4 Jul 2017: The changes to pension taxation rules on how much an employee can save up to the Annual Allowance (AA) or Lifetime Allowance (LTA) has made membership of a pension scheme potentially unattractive for some employees. If you believe you may be

30 Jun 2017: 7. Documentation Supplement in lieu of pension application form Opt out and enhanced opt out forms are available on the USS website https://www.uss.co.uk/members/members-home/resources/forms Voluntary salary cap form (A form can be obtained from the

15 Mar 2017: Capability refers to an employee's ability to perform the work expected of them to the standard required. This may be assessed by reference to an employee's skill, aptitude, health or any other physical or mental quality in relation to the job that

15 Mar 2017: Capability process Informal Capability Process Formal Capability Process Stage 1 Formal Capability Process Stage 2 Formal Capability Process Stage 3

4 Apr 2017: Context The following information about policies and procedures relating to disciplinary action, grievances and appeals is available online. Please note that appeals arising from capability and sickness absence decisions should be heard in

29 Mar 2017: CHRIS 71 - External Secondment Form Secondment Agreement templates are available from the relevant School HR Business Manager/Adviser.

7 Feb 2017: Today, UIS and the HR Division have launched a new version of Employee Self Service (ESS). ESS lets you update some of your personal details and check your payslips and P60s. The new version offers a modern look and feel and has a number of

27 Mar 2017: The University is committed to developing work practices and human resource policies that support work-life balance and equality of opportunity in employment. Any special leave granted is always on the provision that it is subject to the operational

10 Apr 2017: These probationary arrangements expired on 30 September 2021. For the University’s revised probationary arrangements which apply from 1 October 2021, please follow this link. Extensions to probation: COVID-19 Voluntary Impact Assessment The

29 Mar 2017: Secondments are open to all staff groups, regardless of University service. If the substantive role is a fixed term contract or has limited funding, this should be considered when assessing the suitability and duration of the secondment. It is

21 Mar 2017: 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 under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive

14 Mar 2017: Eligibility Heads of academic institutions after taking on this duty for a continuous period of two years or more (Heads of academic institutions are defined as holders of offices in Schedule J or equivalent. This also applies to Chairs or

29 Mar 2017: Review Process Overview Informal Discussion Formal Stage 1 Absence Review Formal Stage 2 Absence Review Formal Stage 3 Absence Review

28 Mar 2017: Type of Leave Stipend Normally Payable Conditions Sick leave (Special Ordinance C (i) 2 (a) Sick leave with full pay followed by a period at half pay, according to period of service. (This includes element of Statutory Sick Pay, SSP).

8 Feb 2017: Applications are invited for the April 2017 exercise of the Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers. Institutions should send completed HR/37 forms to ResearchIncrements@admin.cam.ac.uk no later than 17 March 2017. Awards approved, under the

23 Oct 2017: Applications are invited for the January 2018 exercise of the Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers. Institutions should send completed HR/37 forms to ResearchIncrements@admin.cam.ac.uk no later than 1 December 2017. Awards approved, under

2 May 2017: Applications are invited for the October 2017 exercise of the Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers. Institutions should send completed HR/37 forms to ResearchIncrements@admin.cam.ac.uk no later than 8 September 2017. Awards approved, under

30 Jun 2017: 6. Procedure 6.1 Employees who fulfil the eligibility criteria may apply in writing by completing the application form below to receive a supplement in place of further pensions benefits. The completed form, together with the specified enclosures,

27 Mar 2017: Eligibility Heads of academic institutions after taking on this duty for a continuous period of two years or more (Heads of academic institutions are defined as the holders of the offices in the Schedule to Special Ordinance C (i) 1 or equivalent,

21 Jul 2017: With effect from 1 April 2023, 'new' 2016 pay system for clinical academics and doctors in training. Nodal point Stage of NHS training 2022 2023 1 FY1 £29,384 £32,398 2 FY2 £34,012 £37,303 3 CT1 or ST1/SpR1 CT2 or ST2/SpR2 £40,257 £43,923 4

12 Jun 2017: If you wish to confirm that this email is genuine, please refer to the HR Division web page, which has a “Latest news” item on the need to update your details.

15 Mar 2017: The Policy applies to employees of the University of Cambridge under a contract of employment, except for University Officers whose procedures are contained in Statutes and Ordinances. Individuals engaged through the Temporary Employment Service (TES

30 Jun 2017: 8. Additional Sources of Information For further information about this policy, please contact the Head of Pensions, Mrs Sue Curryer, Sue.Curryer@admin.cam.ac.uk Further information is available at the links below: USS pension tax information HMRC:

14 Mar 2017: The following information about policies and procedures relating to disciplinary action, grievances and appeals is available online. Please note that appeals arising from capability and sickness absence decisions should be heard in accordance with

20 Mar 2017: The following pages seek to provide guidance and support to disabled staff, as well as to their line managers and colleagues. The aim is to share information in one place on the website to ensure that the University of Cambridge provides an

15 Mar 2017: Appeals against warnings or other sanctions An appeal against the outcome of any formal stage should be made in writing under the appeal procedure for the relevant staff category. The purpose of the appeal hearing is to establish if the outcome of

27 Mar 2017: 1. Introduction This is a quick and simple guide to the procedures for ending fixed term contracts that must be followed for all staff with limited tenure across the University. This includes research staff (who make up the majority of our staff on

30 Jun 2017: 3. Statement of Policy 3.1 Employees adversely affected by pension tax allowances may choose to opt out of future pension provision and apply for a cash supplement of up to 12%, subject to certain eligibility criteria. 4. Eligibility 4.1 To be

28 Mar 2017: CHRIS/68 Special Leave (Paid and Unpaid) Application Form

25 Aug 2017: Launch letter and Guidance 2019 Launch letter 2019 Guidance Manual 2019 General principles appendix Forms SRP1 Application (coversheet) - pdf SRP1 Application (coversheet) - word SRP2 Personal statement (coversheet) - pdf SRP2 Personal statement

21 Mar 2017: Any policy recommending action in case of theft or other misappropriation involves a number of agencies and offices: The Director of Finance, who is accountable for the University's financial resources and the Insurance Officer, who is responsible

15 Mar 2017: Behavioural attributes are defined through examples of behaviours you would see when someone is exhibiting the attribute, these are known as positive indicators within the University's framework. Each attribute is, therefore, a collection of related

30 Jun 2017: For the latest rates please visit the USS website. Further details on EOO are included in mini-fact sheet 3, “Enhanced Opt Out”, available to download from the USS webpage on

29 Mar 2017: General principles These principles must be applied throughout the process in order to achieve fair and proper consideration of applications. Natural justice 6.1 ‘natural justice’ is defined as ‘due process of law’ or the ‘requirements of

28 Mar 2017: In all cases, an employee must discuss any application they wish to make for special leave with their Head of Institution at the earliest opportunity. For emergency or compassionate leave this should be as soon as reasonably practicable. If an

14 Nov 2017: Established status The Rules specify that certain procedures are different for established and unestablished assistants. All assistants achieve established status (Rule A9) after 12 months' continuous service. Medical screening Before you are

28 Mar 2017: Employees Submit special leave requests to the relevant manager using the appropriate documentation and providing supporting information where needed. Employees can contact their HR Adviser in the first instance to discuss the special leave request

10 Apr 2017: These probationary arrangements expired on 30 September 2021. For the University’s revised probationary arrangements which apply from 1 October 2021, please follow this link. COVID-19 Voluntary Impact Assessment Form (Probation) Please refer to

15 Mar 2017: How the framework can help University staff As the behavioural attributes framework is introduced across more HR processes it will assist staff in a number of ways: In terms of recruitment Those involved with selection will have a clear

14 Nov 2017: The use of this form ended on 30 September 2021. For the University’s revised probationary arrangements and forms which apply from 1 October 2021, please follow this link. Pro forma documentation pertaining to probationary arrangements for