Annual salary review
The annual salary review is an opportunity for staff to recognised and rewarded for their contribution based on exceptional performance. The process for 2024/25 is now open for applications from the following groups of staff:
- Professional Services Staff Grade 1-10
- Academic Staff 7-10
- Professorial staff Grade 11
Applying for additional salary or bonus
Staff can apply, or be put forward by their manager, for either additional salary (subject to eligibility) or a discretionary one-off bonus. The annual review cycle takes place in the spring and early summer each year for the above groups.
A review of salaries for the University’s senior leadership (Vice-Chancellor and Registrar and Secretary, members of USG), University Office Holders (e.g. Heads of Department, Deputy Deans), Heads of Section and other Grade 11 staff in Professional Services Sections occurs in the autumn and staff within these groups will receive further information later in the year,
The University follows the Senior Staff Remuneration Code published by the Chairs of University Councils for the review of senior pay.
Timetable
- Annual Review Timetable (.pdf)
Professional Service Staff Grade 1-10 and Academic Staff Grade 7-10 should submit their application to their Head of Department or Head of Section by 5pm on 31 March 2025.
Professors should submit their application directly to annualreview@essex.ac.uk by 5pm on 31 March 2025.
Guidance and criteria
Please read the procedures and criteria before making an application:
- Guidance – Academic staff Grades 7 to 10 (.pdf)
- Guidance – Professional Services staff (.pdf)
- Guidance – Professors (.pdf)
Application forms
