Human Resources Division

Eligibility

3.1 Contribution Increments
Academic-related and assistant staff in grades 1–11, and who have not yet reached the maximum contribution point for their grade are eligible for consideration under this scheme. They must have been in their post (as described in the current role description) and performing their duties at the current grade for at least one year prior to 1 January 2012. An employee on the top contribution point is not eligible for further consideration for an additional increment on that grade.

3.2 Single Contribution Payments
Academic-related and assistant staff in grades 1–11 are eligible for consideration under this scheme. They must have been in their post performing their duties at the current grade for at least 3 months prior to 1 January 2012. Applications for Single Contribution Payments can be made by staff at any scale point, including the top contribution point. Staff are only eligible to receive one award in each annual exercise (or for awards outside the normal timetable, no more than one award per year).

3.3 If it is considered essential to make a recommendation outside the normal timetable, for example a reorganisation has taken place part way through the year, an equivalent qualifying period would normally be needed prior to the proposed effective date of a contribution reward. Heads of Institutions are advised to consult their HR Business Manager or HR Adviser.