Work/life balance

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The University have a range of policies designed to support staff to balance work and home life and deal with personal responsibilities, as well as some of life’s major events.

Our aims in promoting Work/Life Balance policies are to demonstrate to our staff that the University values them, and to recognise the need for flexibility in the relationship between employer and employee within a context that recognises diversity and inclusion values. 

As outlined in our People and Talent Strategy, the University aims to be an employer of choice for highly talented colleagues, and to inspire and support all colleagues to shape their own contributions. We believe that through supportive policies, we can energise and empower staff to be fully engaged, and attract talented applicants.

If you require support regarding these policies, please contact either your Senior People Partner or the People Support team at [email protected].

Work/life balance policies

  • Policy

    Annual Leave Policy

    Our annual leave aims to ensure staff take regular breaks from work in the form of paid annual leave (i.e. holidays) to help manage a good work-life balance

  • Policy

    Carer's leave policy

    Outlines the University's position on Carer's Leave and the policies and procedures in the University that carers may find relevant.

  • Policy

    Flexible working policy

    Outlines the range of flexible working practices and a variety of flexible working arrangements which may be available to staff at the University.

  • Policy

    Flexible/phased retirement policy

    Provides guidance to qualifying members of the relevant pension scheme who may be interested in Flexible/Phased Retirement

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    Hybrid working policy

    This policy sets out the University’s approach to hybrid working for Professional Services members of staff

  • Policy

    Maternity agreement

    Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Maternity Pay and Leave and further guidance on other Maternity matters

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    Menopause policy

    This policy is to ensure that staff suffering from menopause symptoms feel confident to discuss it and ask for support

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    Parental bereavement (leave and pay) policy

    We recognise that, while dealing with any bereavement is difficult, the death of a child is among the most devasting events that a member of staff can ever face

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    Period policy for staff

    This policy is to enable staff who are experiencing adverse menstrual symptoms to get the support they need to manage their symptoms at work

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    Shared parental leave policy

    Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Shared Parental Leave - a way for parents to share leave and pay