Promotion-of-Policy-Staff

This page contains guidance and information about promotion of Policy Staff

The guidelines for promotion for policy staff can be found here.

From 1 September 2026, promotion cases will be considered by the Research Fellow and Policy Staff Promotions Panel. The Panel will meet once a term to consider cases for promotion.

In 2026/27, all cases submitted will be subject to the following submission and review schedule:

Term

Deadline for submission of cases

Deadline for Referees letters to be returned to HR

Research Fellow and Policy Staff Promotions Panel meeting date

Autumn

Monday 19th October

Friday 20th November

Thursday 3rd December

Winter

Monday 1st February

Friday 5th March

Thursday 18th March

Spring

Monday 26th April

Thursday 28th May

Thursday 10th June

Candidates are now also able to submit Optional Declarations of Individual Circumstances as part of their case. The relevant guidance is here, and the relevant form can be downloaded here.