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Policies, Guides and Information

In our staff area, you’ll find the answers to commonly asked questions, such as “what’s Slack?”, “how do I update my staff profile?” and “where can I download our logo?”

How-to Guides

Brand Guidelines

Our brand guidelines are designed to be simple and straightforward to follow.
IT Tools

Use our how-to guides to make the most of collaborative working tools and IT services.

Communications

There are many ways you can stay connected to your colleagues and boost your impact – from press releases and newsletters to online events.
NCAS-branded Google Slides

You can create an NCAS-branded presentation by clicking on ‘Slides’ in your Google apps menu.
Staff Stories

Showcase your unique skills, experience, and contributions to NCAS and beyond.
Email signatures

Email signature templates and reminders for staff.
Recommended ways to mention your NCAS affiliation

We have provided some examples and a suggested format for you to refer to.
Responding to media requests

Seek support from the NCAS Communications Team if you receive a request from a journalist or media outlet.
Smartphone photos and videos

The following tips should help you to get started with taking your own photos and videos using your smartphone.
Social media guidance

NCAS social media guidance to help you make the most out of your social media.
Staff Web Profiles

Your staff profile can be found on our ‘behind the scenes’ Staff Database. This is where you can edit all the information on your staff profile.
Paying for open access publication fees

Apply to use the open access fund.
Useful Microsites

We have listed useful NCAS Google microsites so you have the links all the hand.

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People and Workforce Development

Commitments to staff

We work to promote the best interests of our staff.
Professional development

We support staff to continue their own professional development and encourage discussions about training needs and goals setting.

Workforce planning

To support workforce planning across our organisation, managers are encouraged to use the Workforce Planning Google Form.
Line Manager role and expectations

A guide to ensure effective and consistent line management across NCAS.
Inclusive fieldwork guide

To ensures that the equality, inclusion, dignity, safety and needs of all fieldwork participants are considered and met.
Inclusive recruitment commitment

The inclusive recruitment commitment aims to support the learning and implementation of best practice in all recruitment processes.
Concerns and complaints

Supporting early conversations about culture and staff relationships in order that our values can be upheld through working together to solve problems.
Flexible working commitment

Flexible working is key to achieving balance and may look very different from role to role.
Associates programme

Associates programme for staff who leave the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.
Long-term absence

Guidance for staff who are likely to be absent for an extended period of time.
Reward and recognition

Reward and recognition for staff at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and their host institutions
Atmospheric Stars Awards

These awards thank and reward people for making a positive difference at work.
Long Service Awards

Long Service Awards reward people who have made long-term contributions to NCAS.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Survey 2024

Find out about the results of the EDI survey 2024, and our next steps as an organisation.
EDI Living Action Plan

Setting out the work that is required across the organisation to establish an inclusive working environment for all.

Community for Change

The Community for Change is a new initiative to create a lively community of colleagues working to make environmental science more accessible for everyone.
Our Diversity Data

Diversity monitoring information about National Centre for Atmospheric staff.
Employer’s Network for Equality and Inclusion

We are a proud member of the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.
Inclusive Language Guide

Language can support equality, diversity and inclusion, but may also exclude, discriminate or undermine certain groups.
Inclusive Image Library

A bank of high quality photography that shows the breadth of people and roles that make atmospheric science happen.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

This committee oversees our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion actions.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Data Policy

Our data policy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion information.

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Events

Seminar Series

We host regular online science seminars each month, where all our colleagues are encouraged to contribute.
Research Forums

Throughout the year, we host a series of focused research forums to discuss an emerging science priority or opportunity.

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Environmental Sustainability

Concordat for the environmental sustainability of research and innovation practice

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has joined a shared commitment to a greener future.
Travel guidelines

Learn what you can do to reduce carbon emissions related to work travel.

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Management and Governance

Scientific Services & Facilities Strategy Board

Our Scientific Services and Facilities Strategy Board provides top level strategy and oversight for services and facilities.
Science Strategy Board

Our Science Strategy Board provides top level scientific research strategy and oversight for the delivery of science.

Management Board

Our Management Board provides top level strategy and oversight.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

This committee oversees our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion actions.
Values in Action 2025 – 2030

The aim of NCAS’s Values in Action is to share our common understanding between our staff, their employers and NCAS itself.

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