Terms and conditions for staff
The University staff handbooks, one for academic-related staff, one for support staff, give information relating to terms and conditions of employment.
Leave
For more information on the following topics please follow the links provided:
- Annual leave
- Family leave. Contractual family leave and pay schemes are available from day one of your employment.
- Career breaks
Flexible working and working from home
Information on flexible working and working from home can be found on the HR Support webpages.
Take time out of your working day
Take a moment to ground yourself or expand your horizons in one of the University's beautiful spaces.
And take advantage of staff discounts offered by Oxford University Sport.
Travel to and from work
The Travel site for the University of Oxford details different methods of travel both into work and on business and the discounts available to staff on everything from bike repairs to rail travel.
More information about how to book travel for business can also be found here.
Family
The Oxford University Welcome Service provides information on facilities and activities available to you and your family.
The Newcomers Club aims to provide your partners with the social support they need whilst in Oxford.
Work + Family Space
The Work + Family Space is a University benefit for all employees that offers access to emergency back-up childcare and adult care, a 'speak to an expert' phone line, and a wide range of guides and webinars.
Children
For information about the English schooling system and how to find nursery or school places for your children in the area, visit the Welcome Service dedicated webpages.
The Oxford University Childcare services run nurseries around the city of Oxford and places are reserved for University employees and students. Some of the colleges also offer nurseries.
