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Recognising Excellence – Enhancing Equality

Recognising Excellence – Enhancing Equality
We believe that every student, staff and other member of our community should be treated with dignity and mutual respect. We should all be part of a learning and working environment that is free from barriers, regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disabilities, gender reassignment, marriage
Working lives policies
The University has a range of policies to support colleagues at key stages in their lives. We've included a brief description of each policy below, along with links to the more detailed information.
Athena SWAN
The University works hard to promote gender equality and support the career development of talented women working in academia.

Joining the University

Pay and reward

Your pay slip and what it means
When will I receive my pay slip? Your pay slip will usually be sent out in the internal mail four days before the day you get paid. If you are on maternity leave it will be sent to your home address.
How do the University salary scales work?
The University has a single pay spine which most members of staff are paid on. Clinical staff have their own salary scale in line with the NHS pay and grading structure.
How and when do I get paid?
The day you get paid depends on the type of staff you are. If you don’t know what this is, you can find the information in your contract letter or contact HR to find out. You're paid directly in to your bank account; however, there are certain pieces of information you need to give to Payroll b
Reward and recognition - information for staff
Our Reward and Recognition policy is for employees on grades 2 to 9, as well as clinical academic staff who are below consultant level (with the exception of clinical academic doctors and dentists in training, who are not eligible for additional or discretionary increments).
Professorial and senior staff salary review
For information relating to the Professorial and Senior Staff Salary Review please see our intranet pages.
Your P60 and what it means
Your P60 is issued by Payroll by 31 May each year, and is the summary of your taxable pay and the tax that's been deducted from it in the tax year.
Guidance on salary overpayments
This guidance outlines the way in which overpayments of salaries will be recovered.

Pensions

Benefits and discounts

Support for staff

Services for staff
We have a range of services available to staff.
Whistleblowing
The University's code of practice on whistleblowing tells you what will happen if you report malpractice, misconduct, corruption, maladministration or any other impropriety.
Dignity and mutual respect
Our policy on dignity and mutual respect ("the

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Employee/Manager Self Service Information
Self Service Login - use your standard University IT username and password.

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Supporting mental health for staff
The University is committed to providing an environment that supports staff and students' mental health. Our approach aligns with the national health priorities which reflect increasing social awareness of, and support for, issues around mental health.
Interest free loan scheme for right to work in the UK costs
For information regarding the Immigration Reimbursement Scheme and Interest Free Loan, please see our
Immigration reimbursement scheme
For information regarding the Immigration Reimbursement Scheme and Interest Free Loan, please see our
University Academic Fellow (UAF) support
Our first University Academic Fellows (UAFs) joined us in 2015 and, since then, we’ve recruited over 150 UAFs with hopefully another 20 individuals joining us in 2019. On this page you’ll find useful information to help you manage your development as a UAF and help you prepare for promot
Menopause support for staff
What is the menopause? The menopause is a natural part of ageing when menstruation stops, that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51.
Workplace support for your mental wellbeing
Additional support provided by Remploy If you are a member of staff experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or other mental health issues which are affecting your work, you can access confidential, one-to-one, workplace mental health support provided by
Overseas working - guidance for staff
It is important to be aware of the University’s position on working overseas, and the factors that you, as an individual, should be aware of.
Trans Equality Policy
The University of Leeds Trans Equality Policy and supporting documents set out our commitment, intent and principles for trans equality and it applies to all our prospective applicants for employment and study, employees and students, contractors, visitors and partners. For further information, p
Identity changes
If you are a current member of staff and need to update the records where the University holds your name, your title or your gender you can complete a name change request form. Further information about identity changes and other sources of support and information are available on our

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