Work and life balance corporate information

A list of our work and life balance corporate information

  • 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.

  • Form

    Flexible working application form

    The flexible working application form is intended for use when a member of staff wishes to change their working arrangements.

  • 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

  • Procedure

    Foster care leave

    Outlines the University's policy and procedure for Foster Care Leave

  • Policy

    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

  • Policy

    Menopause policy

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

  • Policy

    Parental and paternity bereavement leave policy

    We recognise that, the death of your child, or mother or primary adopter of your child are among the most devastating events that a member of staff can ever face, and we aim to support staff through this difficult time

  • Policy

    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

  • Policy

    Shared parental leave policy

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

  • Form

    Unpaid career break application form

    If you are applying for a career break this form must be completed and sent to your Discipline Lead/Dean/Director for consideration.