School of Chemistry

Flexible working

The School of Chemistry is very happy to support flexible working - for example see our case studies including members of the School who work flexibly. The University’s Flexible Working Policy arises out of a thorough and evidenced based appraisal of the value offlexible approaches to work and evidence suggests that flexible working delivers mutual benefits including a more positive work life balance, ameans of managing stress, improvements to performance and productivity as well as a way of attracting talent to the workplace.

Employees considering any form of flexible working should discuss their initial thoughts with their line manager to explore how flexible working maywork within their role.

Informal Requests

These can be agreed locally and managers should confirm the nature of the agreement via email. Where an informal request is not accepted, employees may consider advancing to a formal request.

Formal Requests

Requests forflexible working arrangements which will require a change to terms and conditions (such as the number of hours or days worked) - or where any other request could not be approved through earlier discussions - should be made on the via the online form within the University Helpdesk. This allows for more information to be provided and supports wider discussion on the proposed working arrangements. Once the form has been submitted, the manager named within the form will be notified by email.