Probation
Probation is a period of time at the start of your employment for the University to assess your performance, conduct and suitability for your job.
Find out about probation, with support for new members of staff during this period and guidance for managers on using our Effective Behaviours Framework to carry out reviews.
Probation is a period of time at the start of your employment for the University to assess your performance, conduct and suitability for your job.
What is required from new members of staff and their line managers during the probationary period.
The Effective Behaviours Framework (EBF) describes the behaviours that distinguish effective performance and are highly valued in the University.
Use these forms to review performance and set objectives during the probation period.
How to upload probation forms to MSS.
How to request flexible hours, work from home effectively, and find a working pattern that suits you and your role.
Information on managing different working patterns.
Flexi-time allows you to vary your start and finish times around core working hours.
The flexible working options available for staff at the Univeristy and the procedure for applying to work flexibly.
Understand how to make a flexible working request.
Find out about the different types of leave you may need to take and what to do if you're sick, as well as how you can request disability leave and apply for sabbatical leave from academic work.
This page outlines the different types of leave available to you as a member of staff.
Information about your annual leave entitlements, calculations and carrying over unused leave.
Our policy and procedure for supporting staff with health issues to manage sickness absence and thrive at work.
Important guidance on what to do to report and manage sickness absence.
Information on what disability leave is, when it may apply and how it can be requested.
How to arrange maternity, paternity, or shared parental leave, with guidance for managers and employees.
Guidance for managers on how to support a member of staff who is expecting a baby.
How we can advise and support you if you are a member of staff expecting a baby.
Explains what paternity leave is, the eligibility to receive it and how to apply for it.
This policy provides information and guidance to help you when considering your options for taking shared parental leave.
How the University, its staff, and its students should behave towards each other, as well as the processes for dealing with difficult situations and complaints about welfare and behaviour.
How we consider and deal with unsatisfactory performance and support staff in such cases.
Our policy, procedures and responsibilities for ensuring dignity and respect for all - minor revision in September 2023 to incorporate the Resolution Framework
Information on the University's policy regarding personal and professional relationships.
How employees can raise a grievance and the subsequent roles and responsibilities for how it will be handled.
How we ensure that employees who breach the rules of conduct are treated reasonably, consistently and fairly in every case Updated Oct 23 Resolution Framework
What to do if you're leaving your job, whether you're resigning, retiring, or your role is being made redundant.
We aim to make the process of leaving our employment as smooth as possible.
Understand what is flexible retirement, who is eligible and how to apply for it.
This guide provides information on the arrangements for retirement.
This policy outlines how we manage significant changes to our people and resources effectively, fairly and in line with our legal requirements.
Information for staff on the University's recognised Trade Unions.
How the University works with its recognised Trade Unions to achieve collective bargaining and the collective agreements in place.
Confirmation of which Trade Unions are recognised by the University of Bath and the facilities that will be given to their representatives.
Explains the rights, responsibilities and arrangements of Trade Union Learning Representatives.
We oversee and manage the policies and procedures affecting staff working operations. Our areas of responsibility include employee onboarding, all types of staff leave, employee relations and the staff leaving process.
Please use the link above to contact a member of the HR Operations Team or HR Business Partner & Advisory Team.