Redeployees

This page contains information for staff who are eligible to add their details to the University’s Redeployment Register.

If you are a recruiting manager looking to access the Redeployment Register, please visit the information for recruiting manager’s page.  

Criteria

You may add your details to the register if you are a University of Edinburgh employee who is actively seeking redeployment because you:   

  1. have been placed ‘at risk’ of redundancy,  
  1. have been placed ‘at risk’ of redundancy and have additional redundancy rights due to ‘pregnancy or family leave’. 
  1. need a change of role for reasons related to their health, or  
  1. have a disability and need a change of role as a reasonable adjustment. 

Please see the following policies for further information: 

Redeployment Guidance for Recruiters

 

A list of frequently asked questions is also available and can be accessed at the following link:

FAQs for Redeployees (207.18 KB / PDF)

Please note: 

Please note that if you have time limited or restricted right to work in the UK e.g. if you are a sponsored worker, we will need to consider if your visa would allow you to transfer to another role in the University. You should therefore contact the HR Helpline at HRHelpline@ed.ac.uk to find out if you are able to put your details on the redeployment register.

How to add your details to the Redeployment Register

Please note that you should only register if you are actively seeking redeployment, have received confirmation that you are eligible and you will be able to accept other work within the next few months.   

The published register will be anonymised i.e. it will not contain personal details such as your name, employee number etc. However, the details you provide to enable recruiting managers to assess your suitability for their vacancies e.g. summary of your current position and skills and experience, will enable them to identify you. By completing and submitting your details on the Redeployment register App you consent to your un-anonymised details being visible to Hiring Managers and School Department Administrators across the University, and access is restricted to them. 

Before you begin 

  • Update your CV, this should be in Word (version 2010 or later) or PDF format. 
  • Draft a summary of your current position (no more than 1000 characters) 
  • Draft a summary of your skills and experience (no more than 1000 characters) 

Complete your details 

Click on the link below to open the Redeployment Register App. There is guidance in the app to help you complete the information required. 

Check your details and upload a copy of your CV. Recruiting Managers will be able to request a copy of your CV once your details are available on the redeployment register.

Next Steps

It is your responsibility to ensure you keep your information up to date and accurate. You can use the app to update your details or withdraw at any time.  

There is a maximum length of time that your details can remain on the Redeployment Register:   

  • If you are at risk of redundancy, this will be until your expected end date of employment;   
  • For those seeking medical redeployment, this will be for a maximum of six months from the date you register your details.    

If you have been successfully redeployed, we will remove your details from the Redeployment Register upon commencement of your new role.  We will also continue to audit the list and your details will automatically be removed in line with the above time periods.  

Recruiters will access the Redeployment Register when recruiting for a vacancy.  Your registered and un anonymised CV will be sent to those recruiters who request this using the assigned Redeployment Register ID number.   

The recruiter will then have an opportunity to assess whether your details meet the essential criteria of the vacancy based on the information provided on your CV.  If there appears to be a match, the recruiter will get in touch directly with you to find out if you are interested in the post.  You will be sent a job description and if you are interested you will be asked to note your interest and may be asked to provide an application statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the job.   

The recruiter will then make the arrangements for interview.  If you are offered the position and accept, you will automatically be removed from the register once you start your new role.  

Once your details have been removed from the register your CV will also be removed from our files.  

If you have any questions please raise a Service Request using the category Redeployment Register. 

Additional Resources

Career Support Transition

You may also wish to seek out career advice and support through the relevant University services.  More information about the type of support offered is available here: 

Career Support for Staff

If you have been advised that you are eligible for Career Transition support, visit 

Career Transition 

You can arrange to meet with specialists who will discuss how to make improvements to your CV as well as tips for interviewing.  You can also receive coaching if you are looking to change careers. 

University Jobs Site

In addition to joining the Redeployment Register, we recommend that you continue to search and apply for advertised positions at the University. You can sign up for Job Alerts in People and Money. If you are at risk of redundancy, you should also select that your role has been confirmed as at risk of redundancy on your application so that Recruiters can be made aware when reviewing applications. 

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