1. The role must be defined by the Head of Department (HoD) and a job description provided. Recruitment and selection is the responsibility of the department.
2. The term of the appointment is for a fixed term, normally four years extendable by up to a further four years by mutual consent. Ideally, the Deputy HoD role should be able to provide continuity in the event of a change of HoD.
3. Deputy HoDs are paid an allowance of £4,200 which is paid monthly and is pensionable.
4. The allowance will be automatically adjusted by the national pay award each year.
5. Requests for payment of a Deputy HoD allowance should be made to the Reward Manager (with copy to the HR Adviser) and accompanied by a job description.
6. It is recommended that there should be no more than two paid Deputy HoDs in each department
7. The Deputy HoD allowance is financed from the department.
8. Requests for extensions of term of paid Deputy HoDs should be made to the Reward Manager with a copy to the HR Adviser.

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• Last reviewed: 20 September 2023