STAFF GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
Although many colleagues have worked from home for an extended period during the
pandemic, the majority have indicated that post-COVID, many would prefer a balance where
they are in the office for some of the week and at home for the remainder, known as hybrid
working.
Exactly how to implement hybrid working will vary from team to team and roles - these new
ways of working will be tailored to the unique needs of your department and your team.
Your manager will be responsible for effective communication within your hybrid teams. This
guidance provides you with some information for effective hybrid working.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. Short term (during restrictions) - we
will trial a 1-2 days minimum transition
to onsite working, offering as much
flexibility as we can between now and
the beginning of next academic year in
August.
2. Longer term from August (post
pandemic/restrictions - trial minimum 3
day onsite working
3. Permanent home working will not be an
option
4. There will be some job roles unsuitable
for hybrid working
5. Each Faculty & Directorate will agree
how this will work in practice for their
own area
6. Requests to work in a hybrid way will
be informal and reviewed regularly to
ensure continuity of service
7. Core hours for the college are usually
set between 8am and 6pm, agreements
between staff and managers for hybrid
working will be considered around
ensuring these core hours are still
maintained and covered within staff's
existing terms and conditions.
8. Short term and Longer term hybrid
working is not a contractual change and
any remote working days can be altered
quickly, although should be done so
reasonably, depending on the needs of
the college. The needs of the college
will determine where the work you do
is carried out. Speak to your manager if
you have concerns of reasonableness.
9. Refer to The Homeworking Guide on
MyConnect
10. Colleagues working in a hybrid way will
be expected to follow all Health & Safety
guidance issued
11. All Policies & Procedures, including
Code of Conduct remain in place
regardless of your location
12. Your performance will be measured from
results and outputs. Managers will be
clear on objectives while placing trust in
their teams.
13. Appropriate cover of First Aiders,
Person in Charge, Duty Manager will
be prioritised before any agreement to
hybrid working.