Circulars
Guidance issued in circulars which is current should be reflected in current web pages. However, the last two years worth of circulars are available to download. If earlier circulars are required they can be requested from Personnel Services.
The following is a list of the circular numbers, the titles and the dates issued.
List of circulars in date order 
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Current circulars 2013
| Circular number | Subject |
|---|---|
| PERS(13)07 (33kb) |
2013 salary increases for clinical academic and related staff
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| PERS(13)06 (80kb) |
Revised guidance for the recruitment and selection of academic staff |
| PERS(13)05 (55kb) |
Introduction of a reward and recognition scheme for academic-related and support staff |
| PERS(13)04 (92kb) |
Retirement and pensions update |
| PERS(13)03 (69kb) |
The living wage: change to grade 1 of the salary and grading structure
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| PERS(13)02 (146kb) |
Auto-enrolment for pensions |
| PERS(13)01 (69kb) |
August 2012 revision of university salary scales: all non-clinical staff
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Active circulars 2012
| Circular number | Subject |
|---|---|
| PERS(12)07 (96kb) |
Disclosure and Barring - Changes to the Criminal Records Bureau screening service |
| PERS(12)06 |
Replaced with PERS(13)07 |
| PERS(12)05 (54kb) |
University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS): Consultation on proposed changes |
| PERS(12)04 (58kb) |
Flexible retirement |
| PERS(12)03 (67kb) |
Guidelines for the Olympics |
| PERS(12)02 |
Circular from the Registrar |
| PERS(12)01 |
Replaced with PERS(13)01 |
Active circulars 2011
| Circular number | Subject |
|---|---|
| PERS(11)17 (37kb) |
Revised pay scale for clinical academics below the level of consultant |
| PERS(11)16 (55kb) |
University Administration and Services Offices: fixed periods of office closure |
| PERS(11)15 (118kb) |
Industrial Action on 30 November 2011 |
| PERS(11)14 (102kb) |
Employer justified retirement age |
| PERS(11)13 (70kb) |
Changes to the template for contracts of employment for academic-related and university support staff |
| PERS(11)12 (85kb) |
Retirement age for University support staff
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| PERS(11)11 (105kb) |
Guidelines for employing agency workers
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| PERS(11)10 (71kb) |
Changes in holiday arrangements |
| PERS(11)09 (94kb) |
Relocation allowances for newly-appointed employees |
| PERS(11)07 (66kb) |
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS): changes effective from 1 October 2011 |
| PERS(11)06 (62kb) |
Recruitment protocol |
| PERS(11)05 (49kb) |
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS): update on recent developments |
| PERS(11)04 (117kb) |
Additional Paternity Leave and Pay Guidelines |
| PERS(11)03 (112kb) |
Industrial Action by the UCU on 22 and 24 March 2011 |
| PERS(11)02 (81kb) |
Additional bank holidays in 2011 and 2012 |
(35kb)Active circulars 2010
| Circular number | Subject |
|---|---|
|
PERS(10)15 |
The Equality Act 2010
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PERS(10)14 |
Phasing out of the default retirement age (DRA) |
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PERS(10)12 |
Gifts to employees on retirement after 40 or more years' service |
|
PERS(10)11 |
The Vetting and Barring Scheme and Independent Safeguarding Authority Registration Scheme |
|
PERS(10)09 |
Recruitment protocol circular |
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PERS(10)08 |
New University Code of Practice on the Employment and Career Development of Research Staff |
|
PERS(10)07 |
Advertisement of academic posts |
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PERS(10)06 |
Suspension of the merit review scheme for university support and academic-related staff |
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PERS(10)05 |
Right to request time off for training |
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PERS(10)04 |
Introduction of Statements of Fitness for Work ('Fit notes')
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PERS(10)03 |
Revised incremental dates for incoming academic staff |
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PERS(10)02 |
University Policy and Procedure on Harassment and Bullying |