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Acting up and Additional Responsibility Allowance Policy
This policy provides information regarding colleagues who are acting up or have additional responsibility in their current role.
Adoption Policy
This policy provides information regarding the University’s adoption provisions and explains colleagues entitlements.
Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy
This policy provides guidance to managers and colleagues on the action that should be taken where they know or suspect a colleague may be using or misusing alcohol or other substances and signposts to support.
Attendance Management Policy
This policy provides a clear framework for reporting, recording and managing all sickness absences in a fair and consistent way.
Attraction and Retention Premium Policy
This policy helps ensure that where necessary, the University can continue to recruit and retain colleagues when the labour market presents difficult conditions.
Carers At Work Policy
The purpose of this policy is to set out the support available to colleagues who are working carers, to encourage a workplace culture in which colleagues feel supported and able to manage any challenges they face in balancing the demands of their home and work responsibilities.
Casual Hours Claim Form
Form for casual workers to claim for hours worked.
Conflict of Interests Policy Framework
The University's conflict of interests policy, which members of staff at all levels and any associates acting on behalf of the University are expected to observe and adhere to.
Dignity at Work Policy and Procedure
This policy and procedure applies to everyone at the University and aims to help prevent bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation.
Disability At Work Policy
The purpose of this policy is to outline the process for supporting colleagues who have a disability and aims to create a framework for collaborative dialogue between the colleague and their manager, the University, and external agencies.
Disciplinary Policy
The policy provides advice and support for managing poor conduct at work, including performance-related misconduct where there is a persistent or wilful failure to meet appropriate standards.
Flexible Working Policy
This policy includes the eligibility and procedure for making a flexible working request, and you will find a form to apply.
Freedom of Expression Guidance
Information Note on the Legal and Regulatory Context Concerning Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Homeworking Policy
This policy covers the conditions for homeworking on an occasional, regular and permanent basis. Also included is a homeworkers health and safety checklist.
Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) Pension Bandings 2024-25
Pension bandings for staff in the Lothian Pension Fund (LPF).
Maternity Policy
This policy sets out the rights of colleagues to maternity leave and pay and provides information regarding the University’s maternity provisions and entitlements.
Paternity Policy
This policy provides information regarding the University’s paternity provisions and explains the colleague entitlements.
Pay in Lieu of Pension Policy
This policy applies to those who have tax liability issues caused by accrual of pension. Includes a form to opt out of the pension scheme.
Pay scales 2025-26 - academic Grades 4 - 7
2025-26 pay scales for academic Grades 4 - 7, with on costs for National Insurance (NI and Pensions.
Pay scales 2025-26 - non academic Grades 2 - 7
2025-26 pay scales for non academic Grades 2 - 7, with on costs for National Insurance (NI) and Pensions.