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Resources for staff at risk of redundancy

If you are faced with the possibility of redundancy there are a number of challenges and concerns that you will be dealing with.

We recognise that individuals will have different needs and concerns when faced with the prospect of redundancy, and we have put together this resource to help you, whether this be to update your CV, discuss your concerns, acquire new skills for the future or find your next role.

Should you have any concerns or wish to discuss the support available, you may wish to discuss these with your line manager in the first instance.

Wellbeing support

The University provides access for all staff to an external, confidential and free employee assistance programme. We also provide a wealth of information and access to resources covering health, fitness and wellbeing.

Employee assistance provided by PAM

You have access to free, independent telephone support, online resources and, where appropriate, structured counselling sessions.

Training

The University offers a range of training courses which you may find helpful in considering your next steps. Details of the courses are found on the Learning Management System (LMS). Select the programme you're interested in and find out more about what's available. If you are under notice of redundancy you will be entitled to a reasonable amount of paid time off to arrange training.

  • Internal candidate programme:
    This interactive and participative programme will provide you with an opportunity to review and develop your approach to job applications in the context of the University of York's recruitment process.
  • Present with confidence: 
    A workshop designed to improve your presentation delivery, leading to improved interview and presentation technique.
  • Professional and career development plan: 
    This workshop is not about career guidance or about giving specific advice. It is about providing you with time out to make progress towards reaching individual clarity and planning some specific next steps to reaching your desired goals.
  • Coaching:
    Coaching is a way of providing additional, confidential one-to-one support that can be supported back in the workplace.

CVs and job searching

Remember that the University allows for reasonable paid time off to look for work when you are under notice of redundancy; you should discuss this with your line manager.

Careers and CV support

Information sheets on CVs, application forms and interviews are available to all staff and can be accessed on the Careers and Placements webpages. Staff who are graduates of the University of York can also contact Careers and Placements for advice.

You can download some example CVs from the Prospects website:

Other sources of support:

Job searching

The majority of employers advertise vacancies online or via recruitment agencies. We don't recommend particular recruitment agencies, but Agency Central provides a directory of different agencies.

Job search sites:

LinkedIn profiles: