¹û¶³Ó°Ôº

XClose

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº News

Home
Menu

Reminder: Application window closes soon for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôºâ€™s Voluntary Resignation Scheme

6 January 2023

¹û¶³Ó°Ôºâ€™s temporary voluntary resignation scheme, which allows some staff to leave ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº of their own personal choice in return for a payment, will close on 15 January. After this date, applications will no longer be considered.

an image of the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Wilkins Building/Portico

The application form is now available throughÌýHR’s webpages. The scheme is open forÌýa limited time onlyÌýand no applications can be made after 15 January 2023. Applications will be considered together and approved or rejected after the closing date. ÌýÌý

Additional tools areÌýavailable through the same pages. including guidance for managers to support staff in making decisions, a payment estimator, a process map and a template notification for absent staff. Please note that the payment estimator provides only an indication of the payment you might be eligible for should your application be approved. If your application is approved, you will be provided with a confirmed final calculation. Ìý

The guidance for managers includes advice on discussing the scheme with an employee, considering applications, making recommendations, communicating the final decision with applicants and supporting staff’s wellbeing.ÌýWe encourage all line managers to read in full before reviewing applications received and providing a recommendation.Ìý

The HR pages also include details of the application and approval process, eligibility to apply and FAQs which address questions you may have including about access to your pension following resignation.ÌýÌýÌý

Staff who may need pensions information are encouraged to request this fromÌýpensions@ucl.ac.ukÌýand this should be done as soon as possible.ÌýWe have also set up a dedicated inbox to help answer any questions you may have atÌýHRvoluntaryresignation@ucl.ac.ukÌýand teams are also able to reach out to theirÌýHR Business PartnerÌýfor a discussion around this.Ìý

Please share this reminder of theÌýscheme closing with your teams, including those who are on a long-term absence.