In 2020 the University trialled the opportunity for staff to purchase additional holiday, and due to the popularity UEB agreed this will be offered again in September for the start of the 2021/22 leave year (October 2021 – September 2022).
Colleagues are invited to purchase up to a week’s holiday, subject to specific limitations outlined in the policy. The deadline for applications is 30 September 2021, with applications confirmed following line manager approval and the necessary affordability validation checks. Additional holiday will be paid for via a regular monthly deduction, spread in equal instalments across the holiday year.
If you’re interested in purchasing holiday, but not quite sure how much extra you’ll need, or if you miss this month’s application window, don’t worry – there’ll be another opportunity to apply in March 2022.
The new Additional Holiday Policy and Line Manager Guidance, as well as a link to the application form, is available via the Holiday Entitlements page of the University website.
The HR request form to request carry over leave will become available from 1 October, with further communications to follow.
