Who makes the decisions?
Applications to request flexible working will be submitted to your line manager. Different areas of the University have different approval routes to ensure that the flexible working policy is consistently applied in their Faculty or Service.
Faculty/Service approvals
| Faculties | |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy | Line Manager > Head of Department |
| Faculty of Health and Life Sciences |
PS staff: Line Manager > Director of Faculty Operations Academic: Line Manager > Head of Department |
| Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Line Manager > Head of Department > Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Digital | Line Manager > Chief Digital Officer |
| Education and Academic Services | Line Manager |
| External Engagement and Global | Line Manager |
| Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services | Line Manager > Relevant Director/Business Manager (or if appropriate Chief Financial Officer and Executive Divisional Director) |
| Human Resources | Line Manager > Executive Divisional Director |
| Innovation, Impact and Business | Line Manager > Assistant Director |
| IT Services | Line Manager > Divisional Director |
| Research | Line Manager > Relevant Assistant Directors (or if appropriate Director of Research) |
| University Corporate Services | Line Manager > Divisional Director |