From April 2018, colleagues who achieve significant durations of service with Oxford Brookes University or its predecessors will be recognised formally by the University by means of a financial gift:
- £50 on completion of 10 years’ service
- £75 on completion of 15 years’ service
- £100 on completion of 20 years’ service
Staff who achieve 25 years’ service will receive a payment of £225 or a gift (which must be a tangible article) of equivalent value. Note: under HRMC rules, payments are subject to tax and National Insurance. Where members of staff opt to receive a payment the actual amount that they receive will therefore be reduced by the relevant tax and National Insurance deductions.
The University will also provide £120 towards the cost of a celebration on reaching 25 years’ service. The celebration can be formal or informal and may take place within or outside the University. Receipts must be kept for reimbursement.
Colleagues will receive a personal congratulatory note from their PVC Dean or Director; or, for those reaching 25 years’ service, a note from the Vice-Chancellor.
Additionally, an annual event will take place to collectively recognise those staff who have achieved 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service.
We are proud that we are able to offer financial recognition as a thank you to colleagues who have served the University for substantial periods of time. This is just one of the ways Oxford Brookes supports the staff experience. See also the staff recognition on the staff experience web pages.