Where can I find the Salary scales?
Salary scales
are published on the HR website and are updated annually following
national agreements.
What is the Disciplinary procedure?
What is the Grievance
procedure?
What guidance is there about Flexible
Working?
Where are all the jobs advertised?
All jobs are advertised via our
Current Vacancies
Link. Some jobs are also advertised in the national and
local press, on the jobs.ac.uk website, or in
appropriate journals.
Where can I find the Staff Handbook?
Staff Handbook can be accessed using the relevant link to the
left.
What policies does the University have about
Harassment & Bullying?
These procedures are covered within the Diversity and Dignity
at Work and Study Policy, which can be found on the
Diversity section of the HR website.
Do we offer any counselling services for
staff?
In addition to 24 access to confidential counselling support,
the Universities and College Employee Support Helpline also
provides information on a range of practical issues such as family
care, employment, legal, financial, housing, education and health.
It is open to all staff and their immediate families. For more
information on the helpline, please click on the link:
http://www.wmin.ac.uk/pdf/EAP%20understanding%20doc09.pdf
Is there any information about the Pension
schemes we offer?
Whom do I contact about my pension?
In the first instance contact Human Resources. If we are
unable to answer your query, we will refer you to your relevant
pension provider. If you wish to contact the provider
directly, please see details below:
Where can I find the Diversity and Dignity at Work and Study
Policy?
The University is committed to embracing diversity and
promoting equality. This policy is available on the
Diversity section of the HR website.
How do I find the University's Race Equality
policy?
The Race Equality policy and Action plan can be found on the
Diversity section of the HR website.
Where can I find the Equal Pay Policy?
This policy is available on the Diversity section of the HR website.
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Where can I find the Religion and Belief Policy?
This policy can be found on the Diversity section of the HR website.
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Does the University have a childcare voucher scheme?
Yes. The University has an electronic childcare voucher
scheme. Further details can be found under the “family-friendly”
policies section of the Diversity
website.
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Does the University offer support for disabled staff?
The University is committed to providing support for disabled staff
and students. Further details can be found on the
Diversity section of the HR website, including the
Disability Equality Scheme.
How can I find out about the work that the University has done
to promote gender equality?
The University’s Gender Equality Scheme and progress report are
available on the Diversity section of the
HR website.
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What maternity/paternity policies do we
have?
Where can I find the Redundancy policy?
Where can I find the Managing Poor
Performance guidelines?
How do I get a mortgage reference?
Human Resources will provide this once contacted by either
yourself or the mortgage company. Please note, you will need
to give permission for your details to be released before a
reference can be provided.
What do I do if change my
name/address/number of dependants/marital status/get a new
qualification?
This can be done through
myHR
which all staff have access to. Please note that HR
will require copies of any relevant documentation
(e.g. marriage certificate). Please send to your relavent Campus HR
Adviser.
How do I contact my tax office?
Reference: 073/P1111
Tax Office:
Inland Revenue
Bradford
Beckside
Selectapost 13
Centenary Court
1 St. Blaise Way
Bradford
BD1 4YL
Telephone: 0845
302 1432 or 0845 300 0627
You will need to quote your National Insurance number and
the tax Reference number (above) in all queries.
Is there anyone I can get advice from in
handling a bereavement?
Staff are welcome to contact their local HR Manager or the HR
Manager (Equality and Diversity) should they require
confidential support during difficult times. The University
also offers an Employee Support Helpline. In addition to 24 access
to confidential counselling support, the Universities and College
Employee Support Helpline also provides information on a range of
practical issues such as family care, employment, legal, financial,
housing, education and health. It is open to all staff and their
immediate families. For more information on the helpline, please
click on the link:
http://www.wmin.ac.uk/pdf/EAP%20understanding%20doc09.pdf
Are there any policies on homeworking?
Are there any policies on reducing my
hours/taking a sabbatical?
Members of staff who wish to reduce their contract or take a
period of unpaid leave should raise it with their line manager in
the first instance. The University aims to be supportive of
such request as long as operational requirements can be
maintained.
How should I deal with an employee who has a
lot of sickness absence?
Managers should contact a member of the Employee Relations
team in the first instance who will advise them on the appropriate
process.
What do I do if I am off sick?
On the first
day of absence you must still telephone and notify your line
manager or supervisor of your illness by 10 am at the very
latest. Only if you are too unwell to do this may someone
telephone your manager on your behalf.
If you cannot contact your
supervisor/manager, you must contact your HR Manager, who will pass
the details on.
You must keep your
supervisor/manager informed of your situation during periods of
absence and give an indication of your likely date of return to
allow cover to be arranged.
What are the arrangements for people wishing
to retire early?
Members of staff wishing to retire early should raise it with
their line manager or a member of the HR team.
How do I join the gym?
Go to the campus where you wish to commence your membership
(i.e. Regent or Harrow). Staff there will be equipped to
process your application.
How do I obtain an eye test if I am a
computer user?
How do I claim expenses and how are they
paid back?
You need to complete an expense claim form which must be
authorised by the budget holder. Relevant receipts need to be
attached with the claim.
Expenses are paid directly into your bank account with your
salary.
When is payroll cut off?
Details can be found on the Finance Website, please click here.
What Unions do the University
recognise?
NATFHE, AUT and Unison.
What facilities are available?
All campuses have catering facilities.
Sport and Recreation facilities are based at Regent Street and
Harrow Campus. For further information, please select
following link:
Sport
& Recreation Facilities
When is the University's Financial
Year?
The University's Financial Year runs from 1st August to 31st
July.
When are the University's closed days and
obligatory holidays?
The University closes between Christmas and New Year and the
eight bank holidays (New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May
Day, Whit Monday, August Bank Holiday Monday, Christmas Day and
Boxing Day).
Where can I find out
about training and development opportunities?
Training needs should be discussed initially with your line
manager. Information on standard training courses available
can be found on the Training & Development pages.
How do I apply for a
season ticket loan?
Details and application forms can be found on the Finance
website. Please click
here.