Get Flexible Working Request Form

Filling out the Flexible Working Request Form online is a straightforward process that enables users to request changes to their working patterns. This guide offers detailed instructions to help you complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete your request form online.

1. Click the 'Get Form' button to access the Flexible Working Request Form. This action opens the form in your online editor, allowing you to begin filling it out.
2. Enter your full name in the designated section to identify yourself as the applicant.
3. Provide your staff number, which is essential for tracking purposes within the organization.
4. Indicate your school or directorate. This ensures your request is directed to the appropriate department.
5. Fill in your contact details within the university. This allows for seamless communication regarding your request.
6. Select the type of flexible working arrangement you are requesting by ticking the relevant box. Options include statutory flexible working, career breaks, part-time working, and others.
7. In section 2.a, describe your current working pattern by detailing the days and hours you currently work.
8. In section 2.b, outline the working pattern you would like to request, specifying the days and hours you wish to adjust.
9. In section 2.c, state the date from which you would like this new working pattern to commence.
10. Address section 2.d by explaining how the change in your working pattern may impact your work, employer, and colleagues.
11. In section 2.e, provide suggestions on how the effects of your new working pattern can be accommodated.
12. Sign and date the form to confirm your request. This step verifies your consent and acknowledgment of the submission.
13. After submission, ensure your line manager receives the form for their signature to confirm receipt along with the date.
14. Once finalized, your head of school or directorate will sign and date the outcome section, indicating whether your request has been approved or refused.
15. If your request is approved, ensure the form is forwarded along with a completed Notification of Change form to the Human Resources Division. If refused, it should be accompanied by a letter stating the reasons for refusal.
16. Finally, save any changes made, and consider downloading, printing, or sharing the form for your records.

Take the first step towards a more flexible working arrangement by completing your Flexible Working Request Form online today.