Senior Remuneration Committee

Scope

  •  Annual review of the salary of the Vice Chancellor, on the basis of recommendations brought forward by the Chair of Council.
  •  Annual review of the salaries of staff on professorial or Grade 10 salaries, on the basis of recommendations brought forward by the Vice-Chancellor.
  •  Determining the salaries for new professorial and Grade 10 staff, executive authority being delegated to the Vice-Chancellor who will circulate the information to the  Senior Remuneration Committee.*
  •  Taking appropriate action when necessary in relation to the retention of a valued member of staff, executive authority being delegated to the Vice Chancellor, with a  requirement to report back to the Senior Remuneration Committee in writing.*
  •  Overseeing arrangements for early retirement and voluntary severance for staff on professorial or Grade 10 salaries, or other staff as required by HEFCE.

*The Vice-Chancellor has delegated authority

Membership

Malcolm Peckham Pro- Chancellor Chair
David Webster Honorary Treasurer 2012-16
Sir Jeffrey James Lay member of Council 2010-14
Ralph Findlay Lay member of Council 2013-17
Dr Pat Chipping Lay member of Council 2010-14
Professor Nick Foskett* Vice-Chancellor  
Secretary Director of Human Resources and Student Services

* replaced by Chair or nominee of the Audit Committee when the Vice-Chancellor's remuneration is under consideration.

Frequency and timing of meetings

Twice a year (usually November and March)