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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

10 Jun 2019: The HR Forms page has been updated to make it easier to find HR-related forms. Forms are now arranged alphabetically by name within eight categories corresponding to different stages of employment, as follows: 1. Recruitment and Employment 2.

26 Jan 2023: What is the Employer Checking Service? The Employer Checking Service (ECS) is used to request verification from the Home Office that an individual has the right to work in the UK when they have an outstanding application or appeal and cannot present

25 Jun 2014: The University has a unique heritage, and although we are famous for our architecture, it is people, both past and present, who have built our reputation and who continue to keep ... We realise that it's our people who have built our outstanding

29 Mar 2017: 1.Context 1.1.The University of Cambridge is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all employees. This policy and the associated guidance aim to promote supportive and effective management of absence due to ill-health (commonly known as

15 May 2019: Real Living Wage Following a formal application to the Living Wage Foundation, the University of Cambridge has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This ensures that wages for University staff and those of contractors who regularly work on

5 Oct 2015: ensure that the University complies with relevant legislation. This policy recognises that second-hand smoke adversely affects the health of all employees and is therefore concerned about where people smoke and

9 Feb 2024: Read and watch the highlights of the Technicians' Conference 2024 here.

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 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.

25 Nov 2020: News items by date: 9 December 2022 11 November 2022 27 October 2022 7 September 2022 26 May 2022 22 April 2022 9 December 2021 30 September 2021

19 May 2015: The University of Cambridge aims to provide adoption benefits which comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law on adoption rights and are in excess of these statutory requirements. This policy aims to inform employees of their contractual

9 May 2021: 1. Introduction 1.1 This framework describes how eligible employees will be supported by the University to seek suitable redeployment opportunities as priority candidates. 1.2 The purpose of this framework is to enable the University to retain

10 Feb 2020: The University's webpage which summarises and provides access to the latest guidance issued by Public Health England (PHE) on the coronavirus can be found at the link below: Coronavirus: Latest Guidance

24 Aug 2015: Please note that with effect from 23 February 2024, the University approved a new Procedure for the Investigation of an Allegation of Research Misconduct, which applies where there is an allegation of Research Misconduct (as defined in section 3 of

22 Sep 2022: 2.1 Staff Type - Academic/Research/Professional Services Terms and conditions of employment vary depending on the staff type and the nature of the duties. Details of the relevant terms and conditions for each staff type can be accessed via the

15 Jun 2022: Staff and managers can find questions and answers about the Exceptional Covid Payment on the HR webpages.

13 May 2014: HR and Payroll Reporting for Departments The HR Business Systems and Analytics Team of the Human Resources Division provides relevant and timely HR and Payroll information that supports the operational requirements of departments. When providing

6 Jun 2014: With excellent benefits, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive environment the University of Cambridge is a great place to work. The University offers employees a wide range of competitive benefits (including

20 May 2022: Is an ATAS certificate required? From 21 May 2021, relevant international researchers applying for permission to enter or stay in the UK under the Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Work) (GAE) or Visitor immigration routes

10 May 2019: The October 2019 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers is now open.

10 Apr 2019: On 30 March, the EU Settlement Status scheme opened to the public, following a successful piloting of the scheme in late 2018/early 2019. The scheme is open to all EU, EEA and Swiss nationals, and their family members (regardless of nationality),

1 Dec 2022: A review of the University’s Retirement Policy had been scheduled to take place during 2019/20, but this work was postponed due to the Covid 19 pandemic. On 20 October 2022, the Human Resources Committee agreed that the review should now take place

24 Sep 2014: About the form Applications for academic, research and some academic-related posts are made by CV. The CHRIS/6 Cover Sheet for CVs should be used to accompany applications for employment being made by CV. It replaces the PD18 form. Filling out the

3 Feb 2023: Introducing myHR Andi Hudson, Director of HR, is pleased to announce that the University's new HR and payroll system will be called myHR and will launch in the summer of 2024. myHR is being introduced as part of the University’s HR Transformation

11 Aug 2014: PPD works strategically with others to support people and organisational development, particularly in the following areas:.

13 Oct 2016: Professorial Pay Review 2016 Applications have been invited for the award of professorial contribution increments with effect from 1 October 2016.

22 Sep 2022: These guidelines are designed to provide advice on the contractual arrangements that are available when appointing individuals. It describes the contractual arrangements available for use by the University’s institutions. It covers employment

2 Jul 2021: The inaugural University of Cambridge Apprenticeship Awards were held on 23 June and celebrated the success of those who have achieved their apprenticeships, recognising those apprentices who have made a real difference to their workplace and used

13 Jun 2024: The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents with a digital proof of immigration status, known as an eVisa. This will affect anyone who currently holds a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), Biometric Residence Card (BRC), or any other

1 Jul 2014: When a member of University staff is promoted to a higher grade, the salary will increase by either two additional increments or will become the first service point on the new grade, whichever is the greater. The maximum possible scale point on

2 Dec 2014: recognize their obligations under the Equality Act 2010 not to discriminate unlawfully against people with disabilities at any stage of employment, and undertake:. ... to make any reasonable alterations to University premises required to ensure that they

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.

7 Feb 2019: The University has published its 2018 Gender Pay Gap Report. This is the second mandatory gender pay gap report that the University has published in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017. The

27 Apr 2023: The Council and the General Board have approved a new Hybrid Working Policy to set out the University’s ongoing approach to working practices since the pandemic. The new policy was developed following engagement sessions with Heads of Institutions

24 Sep 2014: Using the form All new employees (including anyone who has previously been employed by the University, or those who are current/past Temporary Employment Service workers) must complete this form and send it to their new department/institution upon

7 Jun 2023: The latest round of the University’s Career Support Fund is now open for applications until 14 July 2023. The fund provides grants of up to £10,000 to support staff whose careers have been adversely affected, either by the COVID-19 pandemic or

14 Dec 2023: I have got to meet people I would not generally meet and learn from their experiences, tips, and anecdotes.

22 Sep 2023: You can download an example of the email which BRP holders will receive - you'll note it's not personalised, so people may think it's spam or phishing. ... UKVI eVisa account creation - beta testing. The Home Office is looking for individuals to be

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.

24 Sep 2014: About the form The CHRIS/5 Application for Employment should be used for applications for assistant staff posts; it can also be used for academic-related vacancies. It replaces the PD17 form. Filling out the form Please read the applicant guidance

3 Sep 2018: The Visa Loan Scheme is now available to current and prospective staff members. This new employee benefit provides interest free loans up to £8,000 to use towards meeting the costs associated with Tier 2 visas for staff members and their dependants.

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

18 Feb 2021: The first round of the Career Support Fund is now open for applications and will close on 15 March 2021. This new fund is available to all staff who can provide evidence that their careers have been, or are being, disrupted as a direct result of the

1 Jul 2014: Introduction of the University’s Sickness Absence Policy with effect from 1st April 2014 The University is introducing a Sickness Absence Policy to provide a clear framework for reporting and recording sickness absence and promoting a supportive

16 Aug 2019: Search site. Human Resources. Returning Carers Scheme Round 14. Bulletin Date:. Monday, 19 August, 2019. Action:. Information Only. Audience:. All staff. Author:. Bulletin ID:. 80. Bulletin Summary:. Round 14 of the Returning Carers Scheme launches

10 Apr 2019: At the beginning of this academic year, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Toope spoke about the importance of strengthening equality and inclusion, and of promoting dignity, respect and a sense of belonging for all at the University.

14 Apr 2023: As the Human Resources Transformation Programme (HRTP) continues preparations to move the University to the new HR and payroll system, myHR, it is important that unwanted and outdated data is removed from our current HR system, CHRIS. Keeping

24 Sep 2014: The University's Maternity policy can be found online. About the form This form is to be used for employees returning from maternity leave. Queries can be raised by calling the CHRIS Help Desk on (7)60999. Obtaining a copy of the form Form CHRIS/61

17 Oct 2016: The Human Resources Committee was established as a joint committee of the Council and the General Board in April 2000 in order to provide a more strategic and coherent approach to personnel management. As such it replaced the separate committees