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Human Resources

Flexible Working

Any Queen Mary employee can apply to work flexibly by requesting a change to their contract. There is no automatic right to work flexibly but we do have a duty as an employer to deal with any requests in a 'reasonable' manner.  

There may be sound practical and business reasons why the University is unable to accommodate the work pattern you have in mind. However, our Flexible Working Policy aims to ensure that:

  • any application you make is given serious consideration;
  • if your application is refused, you will be given the reason why and a right of appeal.

As per policy, you can request a maximum of two Flexible Working Requests within a rolling twelve-month period. So please choose one of the two options below as appropriate. If you have already submitted a flexible working request within the past twelve months via either or both of these forms and are unable to proceed with your application, then please contact the relevant HR Operations Team.

For guidance on how to raise a flexible working request, see guide on the Employment Variation Guides page.

If you are unable to access Oleeo or the digital form, please contact your relevant HR Operations Team.

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