Work/life balance policies and procedures

A list of policies and procedures about work life balance

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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 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

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.