Applying for secondments

Staff in academic roles: internal and external secondments

A secondment is considered to be synonymous with sabbatical, study leave, and leave of absence for research, given that the purpose of a secondment will commonly be for teaching or research purposes. Employees wishing to apply for a secondment should discuss this with their line manager in the first instance. Individuals should make their application for the secondment as indicated in the advert.

Professional Services staff: internal and external secondments

Employees wishing to apply for a secondment should discuss this with their line manager in the first instance. Individuals should make their application for the secondment as indicated in the advert. A secondment must have the following documents in place prior to a secondment commencing:

1. Application for a secondment (internal or otherwise)
2. Change in contract letter (this being contractually binding)

Incoming secondees

It is likely that where an incoming secondee is being considered, there is already a collaborative working relationship in place with the substantive employer, even if the specific secondee has not been identified. In such cases it is likely that the substantive employer will have their own processes and policies for secondments. However, selection of a secondee should follow the University’s standard processes for recruitment and selection as far as possible including creation of a job description, HERA grading or matching of the post, authorisation to recruit, advertising and selection (refer to job description and grading). It is advisable to consult with your Human Resources Business Partner/Manager from the start of the process.