People Directorate FAQs
Please find the People Directorate FAQs below:
How can I get more information about the Work Allocation Model (WAM)?
Alliance MBS is a full-service Business School. Academic colleagues are involved in research and teaching and contribute to the development and delivery of a wide set of programmes and courses at a variety of levels including undergraduate, taught masters, professional masters, full-time and global MBAs, executive education and doctoral programmes. They are offered on a full-time and part-time bases both on and off-site. The guiding principle of a Workload Allocation Model is to ensure work with regard to research, teaching and learning and service and leadership is distributed fairly and transparently within the School and its constituent Divisions and Groups.
Find more information about WAM in AMBS here.
The document explaining the WAM for 2023/24 is available here >>
Divisional Operations Managers are responsible for updating WAM records for members of staff. Their details can be found here.
How can I update my personal/payroll details?
You can update this yourself by logging into My View, this is our online system through which you can view your payslips. You can access this portal here.
Is there an email signature template?
Please use the 'Our Future' email signature which is available to download on Staffnet.
Don’t forget to link to AMBS’ website and social media channels too:
- Website
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- TikTok
I have a People query. How do I raise a ticket?
Please email People-od.operations@manchester.ac.uk
Within Alliance MBS, the main point of contact for People Directorate issues is our People Directorate Business Partner: Sarah Lindop Ext 56341 - Sarah.Lindop@manchester.ac.uk
How can I reclaim expenses?
You should find answers on how to reclaim expenses here.
Who are my colleagues?
A full list of academic colleagues within the division can be found on the School Website.
How does the probation process work?
All new academic colleagues (Grades 6-8) are subject to a period of 4 years’ probation
Your induction programme is designed to help you to successfully complete your probation period. It is important that you complete the required training programmes and checklists. If you are unsure of any aspects of the requirements of your new role please discuss these with your line manager.
Your line manager/supervisor will review your performance at regular intervals during the probationary period and will offer additional support and training if it is needed.
If employment is judged to be fully satisfactory your appointment will be confirmed.
If there are difficulties, the probation period for Academic-related, Research and Support staff may be extended for a maximum of up to 2 months if your line manager believes performance can be improved in that timescale to meet acceptable standards.
If performance is judged to be unsatisfactory, your employment will be terminated with the appropriate notice. During the period of probation, the notice period may be varied by mutual agreement.
The probation period for Academic staff may be reduced where there is evidence of a successful comparable probation in another UK University.
Probationary arrangements for academic staff
The Humanities New Academics Programme (HNAP) is designed to ensure that our new academics are fully equipped to work effectively within in relation to the full breadth of tasks associated with their posts at the University of Manchester.
While being perfectly aligned with our university’s aspirations and goals set out in our strategy, Our Future, the HNAP is designed to provide the best possible support for our new colleagues in forging successful academic careers both at Manchester and within their wider disciplinary communities.
Where can I find more information about the promotion process?
Academic staff who are interested in making a case for promotion should consult the University’s Academic Promotions webpages.
Please also read the following Humanities-specific documents: