New Pay Protection Scheme pilot for redeployees

After consultation with key stakeholder groups, including People and Culture Committee, and our recognised trade unions, we are pleased to introduce a Pay Protection Scheme pilot as part of the Redeployment Policy.  

The pilot will run for 12 months from Monday 5 January 2026 and will protect the salary of an employee who is at risk of redundancy if they accept a position which is one grade lower than their current role, for up to 24 months.  

This will allow employees to continue their employment with UCL with a period of financial certainty while they plan for a reduction in salary up to 24 months ahead and ensures UCL is able to retain valued talent and experience.  

Full details of the pilot are provided within the Redeployment Policy- Pay Protection Scheme Pilot.  

The highlights are:

• To be eligible for pay protection employees must be at risk of redundancy, have a minimum of two years’ service and have accepted a new role at one grade lower than their current position.

• The pay will consist of the salary at the top of the new grade (excluding contribution points and including London Allowance), plus a monthly allowance to make up the shortfall.  

• At the end of the pay protection period, the allowance will cease.