Human Resources

Acting Up Allowance Policy and Procedure - Policy and procedure for the provision of an Acting Up Allowance

Additional Earnings Policy - It is recognised that external professional activities, such as consultancy, advising external organisations are a feature of University life and that University staff often possess the skills and experience that are sought by external organisations.

Adoption Leave and Pay Policy and Procedure - Applicable to Adoption leave commencing on or after 1st September 2016

Bullying and Harassment Policy & Procedure - Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation Policy Statement for Students

Conflicts of Interest Policy - This document sets out the University’s Policy on the management of conflicts of interest.

Conflicts of Interest Procedure - This document supports the University’s Procedure and guidelines for the Management of Conflicts of Interest.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Code of Practice - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Code of Practice.

Dignity and Respect Policy and Procedure - Dignity and Respect Policy Statement and Procedure for a member of staff to raise a complaint of bullying or harassment

Disciplinary and Appeals Procedure (Staff) - The procedure set out in this document applies to all Keele University staff, except those whose employment is governed by the University Statute 35.

Disciplinary and Appeals Procedure for Academic Staff - Disciplinary and Appeals Procedure for Academic Staff.

Disclosure and Barring Policy (Staff) - This policy provides guidance and information to managers, staff and volunteers on initiating DBS checks for staff (including any casual workers) and volunteers, the application process, the management of DBS checks and the information contained therein.

Drugs and Alcohol Policy (Staff) - This policy sets out how the University expects to minimise the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

EDI Strategy - This paper sets out Keele University's EDI Strategy 2023-2027

Emeritus Professor Procedure - Procedure for the Award of the Emeritus Professor Title

Fire Risk Management Procedure - Fire Risk Management Procedure

Fixed Term Working Policy and Procedure - The University's policy and procedures for the appointment of staff for fixed term contracts.

Flexible Working and Special Leave Policy - Policy for flexible working arrangements and special leave, including informal or short-term flexibility, emergency leave, compassionate leave, formal and long-term flexibility (including statutory requests).

Flexible Working Request Form - Members of staff who wish to request flexibility in their working arrangements should complete this form and send it to their manager, with a copy to the Human Resources Department.

Gender Segregation Joint Code of Practice - This Code of Practice has been produced in accordance with the guidance issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), published in July 2014 and in compliance with the Equality Act 2010, the Human Rights Act 1998 and Section 43 of the Education Act (No 2) 1986.

Gender Transition and Gender Identity Code of Practice (Staff) - This Code of Practice aims to increase understanding of our commitment to equality for staff undergoing or having undergone transition and sets out a framework for supporting them. It supplements our Gender Identity and Gender Transition Statement of Commitment and Respect.

Grievance Procedure - Staff Grievance Procedure

Health and Safety Policy - Health and Safety Policy

Holiday Entitlement Guidance - Holiday Entitlement Guidance

Honorary Professor & Reader Award of Titles Procedure - Procedures for the awarding of Honorary Professor and Readers Titles

Investigation Guidelines - This is a practical guide for managers responsible for conducting investigations

Ionising Radiation Code of Practice - Ionising Radiation Code of Practice.

IT Asset Management Policy - This policy applies to anyone issued with IT assets (hardware, software, peripherals) provided or arranged by Keele University.

Job Grade Review Procedure - Procedure for staff undergoing job grade review

Keeping in Touch (KIT) Days Guidance - Keeping in touch days can provide a number of advantages for both the University and the member of staff for the smooth transition back after maternity/adoption/additional paternity leave.

Leavers Procedure - Procedure for staff when resigning from the University

Management of Staff Affected by Change Policy and Procedure - Keele University needs to be able to adapt to changing circumstances, and from time to time the University will need to consider changes to its staffing structure or skills mix in order to meet its strategic and other obligations.

Maternity Leave and Pay Policy and Procedure - Maternity leave and pay guidelines for staff

Menopause Support for Staff and Students Code of Practice - This Code of Practice explains how the University will support staff and students experiencing the menopause.

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement - Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Parental Bereavement Leave Policy - Parental Bereavement Leave Policy

Parental Leave Policy - Policy on Parental Leave

Paternity / Partner Leave and Pay Policy - This Policy is designed to outline the provisions for paternity leave and paternity pay and should be read in conjunction with the University’s Shared Parental Leave and Pay Policy and Procedure.

Pay Protection Policy - This Policy applies only to University staff who have more than 12 months continuous service.

Peer Reflection on Educational Pratices Policy - Peer Review of Teaching Guidelines for Keele University

Performance Capability Policy and Procedure - Staff Performance Capability Policy and Procedure.

Personal Relationships At Work Policy - Personal Relationships At Work Policy

Probation Procedure - Probationary Procedure for all staff

Procedure for Dealing with Communicable Diseases - Procedure to ensure that the University has clear arrangements for dealing with communicable diseases (including meningitis and meningococcal disease)

Professorial and Managerial and Specialist Grade 10 Salaries - Policy and Procedure for Professorial and Managerial and Specialist Grade 10 Salaries

Progression Procedure - This Policy applies only to University staff who have more than 12 months continuous service.

Recruitment and Selection Code of Practice - The University's code of practice on recruitment and selection

Redeployment Procedure - Redeployment Procedure for all staff

Redundancy Procedure - Redundancy Procedure for all staff

Religion and Belief Policy - This policy details the ways in which the University demonstrates respect for religious and other faith based beliefs.

Relocation / Removal Expenses Policy - The University Policy for the relocation of new staff.

Research Misconduct Procedure - The University’s expectations regarding good research conduct

Rewarding Excellence Framework - Rewarding Excellence Framework

Secondment Guidance - Guidance for the process of staff secondments

Session Staff Policy - Policy on the recruitment and employment of sessional staff

Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy - This policy applies to staff and students.

Sexual Violence and Misconduct Procedure -

Shared Parental Leave and Pay Policy and Procedure - Shared Parental Leave enables eligible parents to choose how to share the care of their child during the first year of birth or adoption. Its purpose is to give parents more flexibility.

Staff Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure - Sickness Absence Policy and Procedures

Social Media Policy (Staff) - This document outlines the University’s policy around both organisational and personal use of social media services.

Statutory Requests for Time off for Study and Training Policy and Procedure - This Policy and Procedure applies to circumstances in which staff present a request for time off for study and training in accordance with the statutory procedure applicable from 1st April 2010.

Stress Management Policy - Stress management framework and policy statement

Supporting Attendance Policy - Operational Staff - The aim of this policy is to assist employees in maintaining regular attendance at work.

Time Off for Public Duties Policy - This policy outlines the provision for time off to support staff engaged in public duties.

Visa Fee Reimbursement Scheme - Visa Fee Reimbursement Scheme guidance.

Visa Loan Scheme - Visa Fee Reimbursement Scheme guidance.

Visiting Professor/Reader Procedures - Procedures for Visiting Professors and Readers

Whistleblowing Policy - Whistleblowing Policy for staff and students of the University.

Whistleblowing Procedure - This Whistleblowing Procedure outlines the University’s process for handling allegations by all members of the University.