Restructuring Policy & Procedure - August 2026
In this section
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Scope
- 3. Roles & Responsibilities
- 4. Employees
- 5. Human Resources
- 6. Change
- 7. Planning and Preparation
- 8. Consultation
- 9. Consultation During a Phased Restructure
- 10. Implementation – Filling New Posts in the New Structure
- 11. Process Review
- 12. Period of Adjustment
- 13. Temporary and Fixed Term Employees
- 14. Seconded Employees
- 15. Support
- 16. Excess Travel
- 17. Ensuring Equality of Opportunity
- Appendix A - Restructure Project Plan Template
- Appendix B - Consultation Letter
- Appendix C - Consideration for Post Letter
- Appendix D - Assessment of Compatibility Pro-Forma
- Appendix E - Confirm in Post - Offer Letter
- Appendix F - Confirm in Post - Invitation to Interview
- Appendix G - Unsuccessful Letter
- Appendix H - Notification to Staff of New Posts
- Appendix I - Expression of Interest in New Post - Supporting Statement
12. Period of Adjustment
Where the offer is to a position on a lower grade, or where the terms and conditions attached to the position create a detriment in the total pay package, a period of 12 weeks’ pay adjustment will apply. This is to support the employee to adjust to the new conditions before pay is reduced. No pay increments associated with the previous post will be awarded during the 12-week period of adjustment. Pay increments would be effective when transferred onto the grade of the new post.
The new terms and conditions of employment and pay will be effective from the end of the 12-week adjustment period, or when the total pay for the new post reaches or exceeds the total pay for the previous role, whichever is sooner.