Human resources policies

Read our core policies, procedures and guidance documents. All policies are regularly updated to reflect changes in legislation and best practice. 

• Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy (PDF) [530KB]

• Disciplinary policy and procedure (PDF) [240KB]

• Discretionary payments policy (PDF) [390KB]

• Flexible working hours framework (PDF) [186KB]

• Flexible working request guidance (PDF) [285KB]

• Grievance policy and procedure (PDF) [195KB]

• Maternity Leave and Pay (PDF) [266KB]

• Pay policy statement 2024-25 (PDF) [196KB]

• Sickness absence management procedure (PDF) [616KB]

• Smoking at work policy (PDF) [145KB]

• Vehicle fleet policy for drivers of lease vehicles and personal vehicles (grey fleet) (PDF) [677KB]