Being a Sheffield Professional
The Sheffield Professional programme is designed to support everyone, wherever they are on their journey here at Sheffield, and whether they work in a faculty or central service. Search through the tabs to find out how The Sheffield Professional programme can help you, whether as an individual or a manager.
Attract, Select and Support Induction |
Encouraging the very best people to join us means painting a welcoming and realistic picture of what it's like to work here. All professional job descriptions include the Sheffield Professional Framework, describing how we behave and what is expected. The experience created throughout the recruitment process sets the context for the first few days and weeks working at the University. Sheffield Professional can be used to:
Further information on recruitment and induction can be found here. |
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Health and Wellbeing |
Our commitment to health and wellbeing underpins our aim to be a remarkable place to work: how we behave contributes to creating an exceptional workplace where people can excel. Sheffield Professional can be used to:
Further information on health and wellbeing can be found here. |
Rewarding and Recognising Excellence and Ambition |
From a simple 'thank you' for a job well done to a special award for a great team, everyone responds well to having their contribution appreciated. Recognising and celebrating 'how' people do these things as well as 'what' they do, encourages colleagues to perform the best they can. Our recognition awards via The Deal are linked to the values and behaviours of the Sheffield Professional. Sheffield Professional can be used to:
Further information on recognition and the Deal can be found here. |
Managing Organisational and External Change |
Dealing with a changing environment, often as a result of things beyond our control, can be uncomfortable and challenging. The Sheffield Professional Framework can help managers guide staff through change and uncertainty by creating a supportive environment. Sheffield Professional can be used to:
Further information on managing change can be found here. |
Staff Development |
We are keen to support people who want to broaden their knowledge, skills, and grow their careers with us. The Framework helps people to understand what we value, how they can be the best they can be, and how they can develop and prepare for career progression. Where people are not able to realise their full potential, and it may be their attitude and behaviour which is causing the shortfall; introducing agreed, shared behaviours into the conversation can help explain what needs to change and how development can be supported. Sheffield Professional can be used to:
Further information on staff development can be found here. Specific information on SRDS can be found here. |