5 - Hours of work
The hours of work applicable to appointments in each job family are as follows. However, staff in grades E and above may be required to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of their role without the expectation of time-off-in-lieu or additional payment.
Please note, a University of Exeter employee cannot have two jobs at the University (including occasional/casual worker) where the hours together would be greater than full time i.e. 36.5 hours. In exceptional circumstances and where the additional role is significantly different from the employee's substantive role, there may be circumstances where this is allowable. Written justification must be made and approval must be given by the Director of HR Services. Please contact your Senior HR Partner for more information.
Professional Services Staff
- Full time appointments are contracted to work a 36.5 hour week, over five days, to suit the requirements of the Faculty/Service, as notified by the Pro Vice Chancellor/Divisional Director. The hours of part-time staff are specified in the letter of appointment.
- To meet operational requirements in certain services, where appropriate, and following consultation with staff in that area (and/or trade union representatives), the University will apply flexible working arrangements so that the average working week does not exceed 36.5 hours per week.
Research Staff
- Full time appointments are contracted to work a 36.5 hour week, over five days, to suit the requirements of the Faculty, as notified by the Pro Vice Chancellor. The hours of part-time staff are specified in the letter of appointment.
Education and Scholarship Staff
- Full time appointments are contracted to work 1600 hours per year (to include appropriate allowances for preparation, assessment, delivery and keeping abreast of their discipline), to suit the requirements of the Faculties, as notified by the Pro Vice Chancellor. The hours of part-time staff are specified in the letter of appointment.
Note: The 1600 hours is calculated as follows: 36.5 hours per week x 52 weeks per year = 1898 hours. After subtracting the annual leave entitlement for full-time staff (Section 8(a)), there are approximately 1600 “working hours” each year.
Education and Research Staff
- There are no specific hours of work but academic staff are required to work such hours as are necessary to carry out the duties associated with the appointment and as outlined under duties.