• The scheme is open to staff in grades 2 to 9, senior staff (ALC6) and Professors
• You must not be subject to any form of performance monitoring under the capability procedure or sickness absence policy, nor have received a disciplinary warning
• You must be employed by the University at time of payment

Please consider if the person you are nominating has:

• continuously exhibited excellent behaviours or attitudes
• provided excellent customer service
• contributed to process improvement
• enhanced the student experience
• demonstrated the University's values in their work and behaviours
• delivered or achieved an excellent piece of work or project
• consider the effort contributed towards a piece of work or project, not just a final outcome

A team can be nominated for an award where a group of individuals have demonstrated significant contributions or sustained success. A team submission would need each individual to demonstrate significant contributions and sustained excellence through their own role, within the team.

If the team receives an RE award payment, the amount needs to be split so that each person is paid in line with the award amounts, per person (award amounts are detailed in the 'Award amounts' section).

For example, a team of six could receive a £1,500 award (receiving £250 each). Or a team of five could receive £500 team award, receiving £100 per person.

We are happy for departments to use discretion on how to use some of their budget to fund team events or initiatives to recognise the collective contributions of teams.

Awards can be given at one of five levels and can be an award for an individual performance or contribution within a team.

• £100
• £250
• £500
• £750
• £1500
  

These amounts are given in gross pay and are subject to the usual tax and national insurance deductions and will not be paid pro-rated.

Faculties/Departments are encouraged to define their own parameters for each level of award, and it is important to consider that there are a wide variety of roles at different levels across the organisation.

The level of award an employee is allocated should be decided locally within the Faculty/School/Departments Recognising Excellence process.

Examples are provided below:

£100:

Committed approach to their work, and/or dedicated support to the team and Faculty/School/Department and a consistent positive work ethic or provides consistently good service to their customers.

£250:

One-off, notable/important contribution to the Faculty/School/Department, short term in nature with limited or local impact, outside normal job description or remit of the role. This level may also apply to individuals within a team submission - however a team submission would need to demonstrate significant and sustained excellence over the course of the year.

£500:

For successful completion of a major project, one-off piece of work or activity outside normal remit of the role, achieving exceptional outcomes with extended reach or impact; or for representing the Faculty/Department or contributing to institutional initiatives.

£750:

For an individual or team demonstrating excellence contributing to the team or University, over the course of the year.

£1500:

For an individual or team showcasing exceptional work and outstanding achievements. Highlighting excellence, initiative, creativity, and innovation. Their achievements delivered extended reach or impact or represented the Faculty/Department contributing to major institutional initiatives.

Please note, these amounts are given in gross pay. They are subject to the usual tax and national insurance deductions and will not be paid pro-rated.

When the nominations open, your Head of Department (HOD) (this includes Directors of Administration or Technical Services where applicable) will let you know the process to follow and the timescales.

You'll need to complete a nomination form and download the guidance for staff and advice on writing a nomination.

Locally, departments facilitate decision-making and it is at the discretion of the HOD or panel to approve and award the amount they believe is most suited to the nomination.