Summary - Grading Review Procedure

This summary should be read in conjunction with the Grading Review Policy and Procedure.

1. A member of staff can make a submission at any point in the year, but not within 12 months of the decision of their last submission.

2. The member of staff must complete the following documents:

• HERA Job Evaluation Preparation Document
• RI8 Form - Application for Grading Review (section A)
• Research staff must also submit an up to date CV

3. Completed documents are sent to the Head of Dept/College to complete and sign section B (referring to the Guide for Verifiers).

4. If the submission is not supported, the Head of Dept/College should contact their HR Manager.

5. If supported, the Faculty PVC or Division Head completes and signs section C.

6. The RI8 form is returned to the member of staff for their signature.

7. Completed documents are sent to the Reward Team in HR by the member of staff.

8. The decision is communicated by HR to the member of staff via the Head of Dept/College.

9. Appeals can be made within 10 days of the date of the decision.  Appeals are limited to procedural grounds.