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Human Resources

Promotion and Progression 2011

Introduction

Promotions and Progression

  1. Section D of the Framework Agreement established the principles on progression within and between grades.

  2. Of the four forms of progression within and between grades we have already agreed and implemented progression by automatic increment up to the top point of each grade before the contribution point threshold.

  3. We have established the principles governing the awarding of accelerated incremental progression up to the contribution threshold, and those applying to discretionary progression beyond the contribution threshold. However, as last year, finances are very limited and therefore there will be no invitations to apply for accelerated progression this year.

    Support Staff

    Staff in Developmental Roles

  4. We do not at present have any posts that have a grade progression arrangement or structured job family approach to progression. We had intended that these would be developed in consultation with Trade Union colleagues on a rolling basis beginning in spring 2010, with due regard to HERA job evaluation and equal pay for work of equal value principles. These were to be developed to support career development in the context of organisational development and efficiency, competitiveness, cost effectiveness and where they can provide opportunities to bring staff into training grades where they might not otherwise have had an opportunity to join Goldsmiths. We have not so far been able to begin this work but will seek oportunities as soon as we can to make progress.

    Staff in Establishes Single Grade Roles

  5. Provisions are already in place to deal with regrading where a job has grown: this is covered in paragraphs 63 to 65 of the Framework Agreement. Therefore, there will not be a formal promotions round, and applications for regrading will be assessed as when they arise. A formal process for seeking regrading due to job growth is being prepared and will be publicised once agreed. In the meantime, staff are advised to submit any case for grade review to the Head of Department, who will then discuss the case with Human Resources.

    Academic Staff
  6. There remain significant financial pressures and there will be a call only for:

Promotions from one grade to another:

  • Teaching and Research: Lecturer A to Lecturer B
  • Teaching and Research: Lecturer B to Senior Lecturer
  • Teaching and Scholarship: Lecturer A to Lecturer B
  • Teaching and Scholarship: Lecturer B to Senior Lecturer
  • Research Officer RA1B to RA1A (Grade 6 to Grade 7)
  • Research Officer RA1A to Research Fellow (Grade 7 to Grade 8)
  • Research Fellow to Senior Research Fellow (Grade 8 to Grade 9)

Applications for Award of Titles

  • Applications for the title of Reader
  • Applications for the title of Professor
  • Applications for the title of Professorial Research Fellow

Professorial Band Progression

  • Progression for Professors from Band 1 to Band 2
  • Progression for Professors from Band 2 to Band 3

Non Automatic Incremental Progression

  • Applications for incremental progression for single increments only amongst Professors in Bands 2 and 3

Support Staff Above Grade 10

  • Applications for progression amongst those in support roles above Grade 10 who are not on incremental scales.  Salary increases awarded will be judged on market data, and will normally be limited to 2.5%, the value of one increment on the professorial salary scales.

General Points:

Remember the main points in completing and forwarding paperwork:

  • Please ensure you read and follow the guidance on collecting and providing evidence
  • Please ensure you use the correct formats of documents
  • Please ensure you meet the deadlines given for submission of applications.
  • Please ensure in your application that you bring to the attention of your Head of Department any reasons why the quality or quantity of evidence submitted may be below the levels expected of full time staff with appropriate service eg. Maternity leave, paternity leave, long-term illness, part-time working on a permanent or fixed-term basis, disability, etc.

Follow the links below depending on the progression you are seeking:

Promotions from one grade to another:


Applications for Award of Titles

Professorial Band Progression

Non Automatic Incremental Progression

Support Staff above Grade 10

  • Applications for progression amongst those in support roles above Grade 10 who are not on incremental scales.  Salary increases awarded will be judged on market data, and will normally be limited to 2.5%, the value of one increment on the professorial salary scales.

Applications will be forwarded automatically to your Head of Department.

Collecting and Presenting Evidence

Guidance on evidence collection and presentation for both applicants and their managers is available online.

Timescales:

All applications by staff must be completed using the e Recruitment System.  As the electronic system allows us to track progress and monitor diversity, hard copies will not be accepted.

Deadlines:

Applicants must complete and submit all necessary documents by midnight on Monday 28 February 2011.

Further Information

A full copy of the details of the Progression 2011 System can be viewed online.