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Fixed-Term Contracts Guidance

Document profile

Status:
Current
Category:
Staff
Owner:
Employee Relations & Policy (Human Resources)
Approval date:
25 September 2025
Approved by:
Human Resources

Guidance for managing fixed-term contracts to ensure these are only used where it is appropriate to do so. This guidance provides advice for managers of staff employed on fixed-term contracts and outlines the University’s legal obligations and principles of good practice in fixed-term employment. 

Further information is available from Human Resources

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Document profile

Status:
Current
Category:
Staff
Owner:
Employee Relations & Policy (Human Resources)
Approval date:
25 September 2025
Approved by:
Human Resources