Family/flexible working
The family-friendly and flexible working group aims to provide support and visibility to those in the department who are in a caring role, including those going on or returning from parental leave. We also support those who wish for flexible careers, including career breaks or part-time employment.
Working group members
Co-leads Laura Winchester and Angharad De Cates
Working group members: Andrey Kormilitzin, Clare Mackay and Gina Ford.
Action Plan
Aim 1: Enhance inclusivity in career development for those with caring responsibilities or part time working patterns.
Aim 2: Encourage visibility, knowledge and access of part time / flexible working and other family-friendly university and departmental-level schemes and support
Aim 3: Enhance support for older members of staff
Aim 4: Support and raise awareness of gender equality issues
Activities
- Our working group’s focus month is June 2023. Plans will include an interactive seminar on Maximising Opportunities in Flexible Work-Life Balance and Career Breaks and a networking café for carers including a focus on childcare possibilities and support.
- Alongside these events we are launching a new scheme to support career development of carers and others who may find it hard to access traditional career development support.
- In the past, we have worked on a range of activities. Most recently we ran a menopause awareness month which included a range of talks and informal sharing sessions. We have also prepared a Parental Leave guide for staff members detailing the support available (internal resource only).