Accelerated Pay Progression
The University recognises and values the hard work, commitment and achievements of all staff and the University’s pay and grading structure allows for normal, annual incremental progression within a grade to reflect the acquisition of skill, knowledge and expertise that comes with experience.
The Accelerated Pay Progression Procedure provides guidance on consolidated pay awards that are available to show recognition of staff across grades 2 to 8, who have made an exceptional contribution within their role on a sustained basis, and who have consistently demonstrated the University’s values and professional behaviours and leadership principles (the 3Rs- Resourceful, Responsible and Respectful).
Our reward arrangements are designed to recognise achievement across the range of the University’s activities. That might be by conducting or supporting high-quality research; developing excellent teaching and learning methodologies; engagement with business and the wider community; contributing to the achievement of the University’s internationalisation objectives; providing first-class leadership or demonstrating excellent customer service.
Proposals should be prepared by an appropriate line manager (“proposer”) via completion of the Accelerated Pay Progression Proposal Form.
Proposals could arise from excellent work being highlighted in Performance Development Reviews (PDRs), and line managers will be expected to identify cases where standards of performance are exceptional and meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Self-nominations are not eligible to be considered.
Proposals can include:
- An up-to-date job description and person specification
- An up-to-date organisation/structure chart for the School/Directorate showing where the individual’s post sits
In the interests of consistency, no additional documentation will be allowed.
If you require guidance in relation to this procedure or in preparing proposals, please contact your HR Adviser or HR Partner.
The timetable for considering consolidated pay increases is as follows:
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Action |
Date |
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Appropriate line manager submits the Pay Progression Proposal form to the Reward Coordinator |
By 17th January 2025 |
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The Reward Coordinator will collate proposal forms submitted and will provide these, along with reward histories for those being nominated for an award, to the relevant Head of School/ Directorate. |
w/c 10th February 2025 |
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The Head of School/ Directorate (and appropriate colleagues – see details below) will review and consider proposals submitted and will communicate outcomes to the Reward Coordinator |
17th February – 14h March 2025 |
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Formal outcomes will be communicated to the “proposer” and the relevant employee by the Reward Coordinator |
By 31st March 2025 |
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Effective date for salary adjustments (where cases are successful) |
1st April 2025 |