The University aspires to be an "Employer of Choice" and recognises that success is not simply determined by a competitive suite of terms and conditions of service, but by fostering a working environment that protects the physical and mental well-being of its staff. Full details of the University's Health and Well-being policy are available through the HR website. The University is committed to work-life balance and supportive of flexible working arrangements, and the School aims to augment and amplify support to our staff as shown by the policy links below (PDF downloads):
- Equality and Diversity in Recruitment
- Flexible working policy and Questions to think about when considering flexible working
- Tailored Adjustment Plan - A TAP is a living record of workplace adjustments relating to supporting an individual with a disability and/or long term health condition which is agreed between an employee and their line manager.
- SMART working framework
- Mentoring scheme
- Good practice for communications during School committee meetings
- Timings of meetings, seminars and working hours
The University supports its staff in many other ways, including the following:
Useful links
- Campus disability access and enquiries
- Library help for users with disabilities
- Catering for Dietary Requirements on campus
- Chaplaincy links
- Guidance on Disabled Evacuation Procedures, Fire Refuge Areas and Evacuation methods
- University Diversity and Inclusion webpage
- Harassment procedures webpage
- Equality Challenge Unit
- Stonewall
- Institute of Physics Carer's fund to help attend meetings
- Royal Meteorological Society Carer's Fund
- Daphne Jackson Trust (supporting people returning to work after a career break)
- The Royal Society Diversity pages
- London Mathematical Society - Caring Supplementary Grants