Policies and Guidance

Details of HR Policies, procedures and guidance alphabetically and by category.

The word ‘policy’ is used throughout to refer to procedures and guidance as well as formal policies.

Staff should contact their local HR team if advice is required on any of these policies.

 

An alphabetical list of HR policies, procedures and guidance documents.

An alphabetical list of end to end user guides for HR processes in People and Money

The policies/guidance listed have a contractual element and include: Conditions of Service/Employment, Procedural Agreements, Codes of Practice.

A range of leave, absence, and attendance options for staff.

As jointly agreed by the University of Edinburgh and the Joint Trade Unions (UCU, UNISON, and Unite), this statement confirms the University’s commitment to fair working practices in support of the Scottish Government’s ‘Fair Work First’ policy.

Policies and guidance related to pay and reward, including grading, regrading, promotions and contribution processes.

A list of policies and guidance related to managing redundancy, ending fixed term contracts and restricted funding contracts

Policies, Redeployees and Career Transition Support

Policies and guidance for staff and managers related to University disciplinary, grievance and capability processes.

Information for managers and employees about resigning or retiring from the University

ECA

Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Recognition Agreement, and Legacy Policies which still apply to former ECA staff.

Information and contact details for the University's recognised Trade Unions (including Facility Time Reporting).

Jointly agreed statements from the University and its recognised trade unions and collective agreements between the University and its recognised trade unions.

Policies on other sections of our website

Recruitment

Recruitment and appointment processes, including Heads of School appointment, and temporary staff booking arrangements, Redeployment Guidance.

Recruitment policies

Learning and Development

Policies and procedures with learning and development elements, including induction and personal development, time for training.

Learning and Development

Equality

Equality policies are listed on the Equality and Diversity website.

Equality and Diversity policies

On-boarding

Information and support available to you as you start in your new role

Guidance on On-boarding