Rewarding exceptional performance
09 Dec 2013
Is a member of your staff performing exceptionally against his/her job description?
The University’s Rewarding Exceptional Performance policy rewards two types of exceptional performance by members of staff:
Exceptional performance
- Where a member of staff has undertaken a one-off task or project work.
- The reward is a cash payment of no more than the value of one increment and 3% of pay.
Sustained exceptional performance
- Where a member of staff has made an exceptional contribution which has been sustained for a period of at least six months and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.
- The reward is advancement to the next point on the salary scale (or, for those at top of their scale, a contribution point).
For full details, please download the policy document and application form:
How to apply
Applications are usually made by line managers using the standard form (Appendix 1 of the policy document).
You may ask your line manager to make an application on your behalf, but if s/he feels unable to support the case, you may make a personal application.
Applications for academic related and support staff should be made by Friday, 31 January 2014; for academic staff, the time is set locally.
Further information
If you have any enquiries about the policy, please contact your HR Partner, whose contact details are available at: