Senior Remuneration Committee

Scope

1. Annual review of the remuneration of the Vice Chancellor, on the basis of recommendations brought forward by the Chair of Council.

2. Annual review of the remuneration of staff on professorial or Grade 10 salaries, on the basis of recommendations brought forward by the Vice-Chancellor.

3.* Determining the remuneration 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.

4.* 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.

5. Overseeing arrangements for early retirement and voluntary severance for staff on professorial or Grade 10 salaries, or other staff as required by HEFCE.

The Committee conducts its business in line with the voluntary CUC Higher Education Senior Staff Remuneration Code.

The Vice-Chancellor has delegated authority under items 3 and 4 (*starred).

The Committee will have regard for the promotion of equality and diversity and will ensure equality of opportunity in the way it conducts itself and in the transaction of its business.

Committee members must consider the public interest and the safeguarding of public funds alongside the interests of the institution when considering all forms of payment, reward and severance to the staff within its remit.

Membership

The Vice-Chancellor may attend except where their own remuneration and/or severance is under consideration.

Committee dates

Thursday 9th November 2023
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Thursday 18th July 2024