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Conditions of Service for Support Staff
All appointments are subject to :
- receipt of satisfactory references,
- satisfactory medical clearance,
- satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period,
- sight of relevant certificates.
Certain appointments are subject to :
- satisfactory checks with the Criminal Records Bureau
Place of Work
You will be based at one of the BSU sites but you may be required to work in any of the University's sites.
Holidays
A full time employee receives 20 working days holiday per annum, plus statutory Bank Holidays, plus days when the institution is closed in the interests of efficiency. These figures are pro rata for part time staff. Term time only staff take their paid holidays during the weeks they are not required to work.
Remuneration
The post is offered on a support grade and all staff are paid monthly by direct credit transfer. Increments are awarded on 1 August each year (if you have completed 6 months service in the grade) until you reach the maximum point on the scale.
Exclusivity of Service
External work, which is supportive of your professional responsibilities is encouraged by the University, however this must not interfere with the performance of your professional responsibilities or compete or conflict with the interests of the University and must be agreed by Human Resources prior to commencement.
Hours of Work
Full time staff work 37 hours per week. Some staff working 37 hours per week are eligible to work flexi-time. Part time staff hours will be arranged by their line manager.
Confidential Information
You shall not, during or after your employment, except as authorised by the University, use for your own benefit or gain or divulge to any persons, firm, company or any other organisations whatsoever any confidential information belonging to the University or relating to its affairs or dealings which may come to your knowledge during your employment. This restriction does not apply to information or knowledge which subsequently comes into the public domain.
Pension
As a member of support staff you will automatically become a member of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme. If you do not wish to join this scheme you must complete the necessary opt out form.
Sick Absence and Pay
In the event of any absence due to sickness or injury or any other cause, you should contact your line manager on the first day of absence and advise them of the cause of your absence and its likely duration. If you are absent for more than 7 days you must submit a doctor's medical certificate to cover each day of your absence until you return work. Occupational sickness payments are dependent on your length of service and after 5 years service you will be entitled to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.
Termination of Employment
After completion of your probationary period you will be required to give one or two calendar months notice (2 months for grade 6 and above) in writing to the institution. If your post is fixed term and subject to external funding, your contract may be terminated before the completion of the fixed term if funding ceases.
Equality
The University is committed to promoting equality and has policies and procedures for race, gender, disability and age, plus a commitment to provide an environment of sensitivity and tolerance.
Term-time only staff: Termination of Employment
Where a member of staff employed on a term-time only contract fails to report for duty immediately following a holiday period (i.e., Christmas, Easter or Summer vacations) and has not given the required period of notice prior to the end of the previous term, his or her salary will be paid up to and including their last working day only. This clause will not apply in cases of sickness absence supported either by a medical certificate or by a self-certification form.