The Retired Staff Policy applies to those staff of the university who retire from the University. 

Academic staff who wish to retire should complete the Retirement and Resignation Form (Academic Staff) form below, giving three months’ notice, such notice to expire on the last day of a lecture semester (i.e. 31st December or 30th June).

Non-academic staff who wish to retire should complete the Resignation and Retirement Form (non-academic Staff) below, giving one month’s notice.

The following is the process for notice:

Academic Staff – Notice to: Head of School, College Dean, HR Office, HR Business Partner and Pensions Office.

Support, Technical Staff, Library and Research Staff – Notice to: Head of Unit, HR Office, HR Business Partner and Pensions Office.

Intention to work beyond age 65:

If a staff member wishes to continue working past age 65 they are requested to provide three months’ notice of their intention. The following is the process for notice:

Academic Staff – Notice to: Head of School, College Dean, HR Office, HR Business Partner and Pensions Office.

Support, Technical Staff, Library and Research Staff – Notice to: Head of Unit, HR Office, HR Business Partner and Pensions Office.