Annual Performance and Development Reviews (Annual Reviews)

Annual reviews are organised and recorded centrally. The Head of School reviews members of SPARC. Heads of Research Institutes normally review all Professorial Staff, Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Readers, and Independent Fellows, but, due to the large numbers involved, may delegate some PDRs to other senior colleagues. Managers review professional services staff. Staff employed on contracts associated with projects are reviewed by the PI of that project. The process and forms differ depending on category of staff. You will find a process map for all reviews via the link below.

You can also access College general guidance for both reviewer and reviewee here

Academic Staff (including independent Fellows)

The process is a little more complex and the time-scale longer as basic data (and feedback on performance) is sought from RTD and the TO. Links to the forms used are found below. Note that Academic staff will be sent these forms as and when their reviews are arranged.

Research/Project staff (e.g. RAs)

Research Staff will go through an annual review with their PI. The annual review will focus on two main areas: the progress of the specific research project, and the wider career and personal development of the researcher..

Links to the Research Staff Review Form and Guidance Notes are found below. 

Professional Services Staff

All professional services staff will be reviewed on an annual basis by their line manager (note that the line manager for research grant funded professional services staff is usually the PI).