Eligibility

All University staff that are paid on the main payroll are eligible to join the Staff Association.  There are plans to incorporate an Association Membership scheme category for staff such as casual workers.

How to join

From December 2011 all new members of staff will automatically opt into the Staff Association. New members of staff have 30 days from the employment commencement date to opt out from the scheme after which agreeing to be a member for a minimum of 26 weeks.  After that time, you need to give a month's notice to withdraw from the Association.

All members of staff with a start prior to December 2011 will be required to complete a Staff Association Membership Form in order to join.  The completed form should then be sent to Kate Weatherill, HR Department, Northcote House. 

Upon joining you will be sent a membership card and log in details for the Exeter Rewards discount portal.

Membership Cost

Membership to the Staff Association costs £1 per week which is deducted from your salary on a monthly basis.

Membership Benefits

Exeter Rewards Discount Portal

Members of the Staff Association will have access to the Exeter Rewards discount portal which offers over 3000 discounts for numerous retailers including supermarkets (shopping and fuel), high street stores, holiday companies and many more. Many of these discounts are prepaid discounts and require you to purchase a voucher or gift card prior to purchase. Full Details

Local Discounts

As well as the discount portal we have also negotiated a ranged of local discounts and vouchers for members.

On Campus Discounts

Staff Association have also work with campus services to bring you a range of on campus discounts including accommodation, restaurants and cafes, transport, Northcott Theatre and various other facilities. 

Events & Activities

The Staff Association Social Committee work hard to bring you a full range of subsidised fee or free entry social events and activities for both staff, partners and families including local trips, Friday Socials, on campus cinema, classes and much more. Full Details

Special Interest Groups

There are a number of groups based at Streatham Campus, including a Lunchtime Knitting Circle, a Book Club, Surf Group, Ultimate Frisbee team, University Staff Choir and a Squash club to name a few. Special Interest groups (or clubs) are being encouraged to form as a means of getting people together across campus(es!) who have familiar interests and hobbies - whether this results in the formation of lunchtime groups, after work clubs or weekend events. Full Details

How to get involved

We are always on the lookout for willing volunteers to take an active role within the staff association. There are various opportunities which may be of interest.

Attend an Event

All members are welcome to attend any of the events organise by the Staff Association. Visit the Events and Activities page for more details.

Join the social committee

Social Committee members are volunteers from across the University and take an active role in organising events and activities. We are particularly keen to recruit members from St Lukes and Tremough.

Become a Staff Association Champion

We are currently building a network of Staff Association Champions across the University to help promote and encourage the staff association and support the social committee with events and activities. Champions can also provide advice and information regarding the staff association and raise issues with the Marketing and Communications Officer (Staff Association).

Set up or join a Special Interest Group

The Staff Association is always looking for individuals to suggest their own activities and be enthusiastic enough to set up small special interest groups.  Members of the Social Committee will be available to assist you with setting up advice and support.  We would like to be able to see groups being formed across all the University Campuses.  The Association is for you - so ultimately you as staff will decide what should be included.  Hopefully you can find something you would be interested in joining, attending or participating in.  If not, why not set up your own group? Funding Grants are available to assist with setting up groups. See Special Interest Groups for more information.

Please contact Kate Weatherill for more information about how to get involved.

How to withdraw from the Staff Association

On becoming a member of the Staff Association you are agreeing to be a member for a minimum of 26 weeks.  After that time, you need to give a month's notice to withdraw from the Association.

You will need to complete a Withdrawal Form and return along with your membership card to Kate Weatherill, HR Department, Northcote House. 

New members of staff have 30 days from the employment commencement date to opt out from scheme after which the above terms apply.