Reviewing the STFC Review Promotion system - Survey questions - UK Research and Innovation

1a. About you:

(Required) Scientific Engineering/Technology Computing Professional Services (including administrative support) Prefer not to say

Other (please specify):

1b. What is your current STFC band?

(Required) Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G or above Prefer not to say

2a. General experience: Have you ever been nominated or self-nominated for promotion through the STFC Review Promotion process?

(Required) Yes, and I was successfully promoted Yes, but I was not successful No, I have never been nominated I don’t know how the process works

2b. General experience: If you’ve never been nominated, why do you think that is? (tick all that apply)

The process is too bureaucratic I didn’t feel ready I wasn’t encouraged or supported to put myself forward Other promotion routes were available I was advised not to pursue it Fear of rejection / stress of the process I was unaware of the process Not applicable

Other (please specify):

4a. Future design: What changes would you most like to see in a future promotion process? (tick up to 3)

(Required) Simpler and shorter nomination form Reduced reliance on interviews Use of job family-based panels Option for more frequent promotion cycles (e.g. twice per year) Clearer promotion criteria aligned to capability or business need Better support for applicants (e.g. clearer guidance, training) More transparent outcomes and feedback Ability to apply outside the annual appraisal cycle

4b. Future design: What role should interviews play?

(Required) All candidates should be interviewed Only interview borderline cases No interviews – decisions should be based solely on paperwork Not sure

4c. Future design: Do you believe the current process is fair and inclusive?

(Required) Yes No Not sure

If not, why not? (Open text – 150 words max)

5. Final thoughts

If you could change just one thing about the promotion process, what would it be? (Open text – 100 words max) (Required)

Is there anything else you’d like us to consider as we redesign the system? (Open text – optional)

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