7. Conduct and performance when working in a hybrid way
7.1. It is recognised that many staff may frequently work unsupervised at the University and this applies even more so when working in a remote working environment. It is essential therefore that individuals and the University work in a spirit of mutual trust and confidence and that in carrying out their work remotely, individuals continue to promote the interests of the University.
7.2. Subject to work commitments and responsibilities, individuals should ensure they remain contactable during their normal working hours as stated in their Statement of Particulars and/or as agreed with their line manager regardless of whether they are working in their University workspace or in a remote working environment.
7.3. For appointments where there are no conditions relating to hours and times of work and where the individual is expected to work such hours and days as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of their duties, reasonable contactable hours should be aligned to the hours of a regular working day in their University workspace or agreed with their line manager as appropriate. This does not preclude individuals in these roles from working beyond those hours if they wish, but there should be no expectation of response to communications sent outside of these hours.
7.4. Whether working in the University workspace or remotely, individuals should ensure that they continue to deliver their work and responsibilities to the required standards set out in their Role Profile and/or as agreed with their line manager. When assessing performance, contribution and achievements, line managers should only take into account the location in which the work has been undertaken when this has had an identifiable and direct impact on work and/or service quality. All staff working in a hybrid way should have equal access to advancement opportunities and training regardless of where their work is undertaken.
7.5. Data processed in the remote working environment must be managed in line with the terms of the University’s Data Protection Policy. Individuals should follow the guidance and use the associated tools provided by the University for this purpose, as referenced in Section 10 of this Policy.
7.6. For the avoidance of doubt, the University’s policies continue to apply when working in a remote working environment. In particular, individuals are expected to report absences in line with the relevant processes and adhere to the University’s policies relating to conduct.