Human resources
The information available covers personnel policies and procedures (including terms and conditions of service including all current versions of the information specified in each class). In some instances information will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, or information which, if released, may substantially prejudice the commercial interests of any person, endanger the physical or mental health or the safety of an individual, substantially prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs or constitute an actionable breach of confidence.
Staff profile
Statistical information (pdf) on staff - institutional level by grade and sex (22 April 2009).
Recruitment policies
UHI's policies available on request from Donna Clark. Guidelines for applicants can be found on the vacancies section of this website.
Employment terms
Full terms and conditions of employment can be obtained from Donna Clark, and a summary can be found on the vacancies section of this website.
Performance management
UHI's policies and procedures relating to performance management can be obtained from Donna Clark.
Promotion
UHI's policies, statements, procedures, guidelines and statistics relating to promotion, re-grading and salary reviews can be obtained from Donna Clark.
Pensions
All staff of UHI, subject to their being eligible under the terms of the Scheme, have the option of joining the Local Government Pension Scheme, as administered by Highland Council. The option to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) exists for those staff with current membership of the Scheme.
Discipline
UHI's disciplinary procedures and policies, harassment and bullying policy; other HR policies, not covered by any other class, where disciplinary action may follow if breached are currently under review and will be available in the new staff manual shortly.
Grievance
UHI's grievance procedures and policies are currently under review and will be available in the new staff manual shortly.
Disability
See the UHI disability scheme and action plan.
Gender
See the UHI gender equality scheme and gender action plan.
Race
See the UHI race equality scheme and race action plan.
Equal opportunities
Equality and diversity policies, statements, procedures and guidelines; action plans relating to the provision of equal opportunities with respect to age, race/ethnic origin, sex, religion and belief, sexual orientation and disability are available from Isla Cruden.
Employee relations
UHI has established an Information and Consultation Committee whereby all employees through their elected representatives are able to exchange views and enter into dialogue with the senior management of the Executive office on changes in the working environment that may affect them.
Public interest disclosure
Public Interest Disclosure documentation (PDF).
Staff development
UHI's policies and procedures relating to staff development can be obtained from Donna Clark.
Staff records
UHI's policy on the collection, maintenance and use of personal information about staff; checking, maintenance and disposal of data, management of staff records system, allocations are currently under review and will be available in the new staff manual shortly.
Staff facilities
For more information about the area in which UHI is geographically located see
