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We needed to improve pay and benefits

The University’s Pay and Conditions Review resulted in a package of measures to improve pay and non-pay benefits, including the introduction of the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata).

  • An Oxford University weighting payment of £1,500 per year (pro-rata) for staff in Grades 1-10
  • Amendments to grades 1-3
  • The Associate Professor grade being uplifted by an increment
  • Extending the researcher pay scale in Grades 6-10
  • Enhancing Recognition payments
  • The provision of free mental health training
  • Reimbursement of some immigration fees for international staff

This year, the RDM Reward and Recognition Panel was pleased to make over 52 awards, including two team awards as part of the University’s Awards for Excellence Scheme and year-round Recognition Scheme, an increase on last year’s 41 awards.

The University's current Academic Career and Reward Framework project has a workstream related to improving academic reward and recognition, and creating a reward system that is clearly aligned to career pathways. Do take part when invited.

The 2025 survey

The Staff Experience Survey 2025 is launching in March.

Keep a look-out in the Weekly Bulletin for updates and further information.

Survey impact on our EDI actions

Responses from the previous Staff Experience Survey were used to develop the themes and actions for the new Athena Swan / EDI action plan. Within the new plan, there are multiple actions which will be monitored for success via responses to the next survey.

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