1. HR Partners Trade Union Representatives
Promotions Exercise 2016/17
HR Partners
Trade Union Representatives

2. Changes to the Promotions Exercise 2017
Word Counts
Word counts have now been introduced for academic-related applications.
Blind Review
The Promotions Review Working Group has agreed that for the 2016/17 Promotions Exercise, a process of anonymised applications for promotions will be trialled to avoid unconscious gender bias.
You should remove reference to your name in your application, completing the form using only your staff ID number.
Avoid making reference to gender in your application form and CV.
The Head of School/Section should also avoid referring to gender
The anonymised copy will be made available to the relevant Role Analyst who will score the application and submit their scores.

3. Considering Promotion
What am I applying for?
Promotion, Contribution, or both?
Promotion is based on evidence of significant and permanent role changes, and increases in responsibility
Contribution is where you have delivered exceptional service for a one off event or a sustained time period
Remember that you are not automatically considered for contribution so you must complete the relevant parts of the form

4. Considering Promotion Academic

5. Academic Career Tracks
There are three career tracks to reflect the different balance of activities undertaken by colleagues at the University:
Teaching and Research – career progression (through Lecturer – SL-Reader – Chair)
Research – those seeking career progression predominantly through Research (RF – Senior RF – Reader – Chair)
Teaching and Scholarship – those seeking career progression predominantly via teaching –(Lecturer-Scholarship, Senior Lecturer - Scholarship– Chair)

6. Considering Promotion – Academic
The application process
Speak to your Line Manager / HR Partner / Trade Union Representative. We are here to give you guidance and feedback on your application BEFORE the February deadline.
Documentation required:
Refer to the National Academic Role Profiles
Updated Job Description (located within the Application Form)
Personal Statement
Referees (for Grades 8/9)
Updated CV using the standard format
Stick to the word limits in the application form and CV

7. Considering Promotion – Academic
The Committee is looking for key evidence of the following:
Research grants
Conferences attended
Presentations
Publications (helpful to include details for example author, co-author, contributor, impact)
Membership of professional bodies
Teaching activity
Supervision activity
Public engagement and outreach activities
Contribution to promoting equality and diversity

8. Considering Promotion Professional Services

9. Considering Promotion Professional Services
The application process
Speak to your Line Manager / HR Partner / Trade Union Representative. We are here to give you guidance and feedback on your application BEFORE the February deadline.
Documentation required:
Update your Job Description (this is located within the Application Form)
HERA criteria / 14 elements / numerical scoring process
Include a Personal Statement
State your Referees (for Grades 8/9)
Include an updated CV
Include an organisational chart
Stick to the word limits in the application form and CV

10. The Process

11. The Promotions Process
Two Role Analysts will score your application
Your application is reviewed by your College or Professional Services Committee
References will be sought for Grades 8/9 – four external references are required for Grade 9
You will receive feedback following the main Promotions Committee in June
If you are successful your new pay award will be effective from 1 August 2017
If you are unsuccessful you will be encouraged to meet with your Head of School/Head of College or Head of Section

12. What if I am unhappy with the outcome?
All unsuccessful applicants for promotion have the right of appeal on procedural grounds.

13. Questions?