Job share policy

It's for all employees.

• A job share might be considered when a new post is created or when an existing one becomes vacant.
• You can apply for your current post to be considered for a job share and joint applications can also be made.
• Only a manager can decide if a job can be shared after considering guidance in this policy, following the flexible working policy and seeking the advice of the local people team.

• Individuals are responsible for working effectively together.
• Line managers are responsible for considering requests for job share in line with the flexible working policy, and for setting up effective working arrangements.
• Local people teams and the recruitment centre and are responsible for advising and guiding employees and line managers on this policy and for handling of the recruitment processes.
• Corporate people team is responsible for ensuring this policy complies with current legal obligations, and updating it and other associated documents or processes accordingly.