The Role of the Reviewer

    Reviewer: shall be understood to mean an individual to whom the employee is assigned to for the purposes of this policy. This is normally the immediate Manager (in some cases the Head of Unit) of the Reviewee.

    The role of the Reviewer is to provide guidance and support to the Reviewee on their career development, and their individual objectives and contributions aligned to the goals of the unit and to the University Strategy. They should provide and discuss feedback on objectives previously agreed and discuss objectives for the coming review period.
    Their responsibilities are to:

    • Complete the Developmental Review Reviewer Workshop. For a full list of scheduled dates & times please see the Reviewer Workshop Calendar.
    • Engage positively with all reviewees.
    • Reflect on the achievements of the Reviewee.
    • Enquire, listen and provide constructive and meaningful feedback to the Reviewee recognising and valuing their contributions and recognising different people work in different ways.
    • Agree clear and relevant objectives and standards for the coming review cycle.
    • Consider how any identified challenges and constraints can be overcome.
    • Identify and discuss relevant development opportunities that will assist the Reviewee in their role and that will contribute to their career aspirations.
    • If necessary, share general themes discussed relating to the Department/School with the Head.

    Reviewers should consult the University Strategy and any other relevant documentation specific to their Department/Unit to support their reviews with their assigned reviewee/s.

    Further documentation relating to the Developmental Review framework is available here