The salary is negotiable within the professorial range and will not be less than 45,000 per annum. London Allowance at the rate of 2,134 per annum will be paid in addition. The appointment will be subject to the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University and to the Scheme for the Institute of Commonwealth Studies. The Director may not accept other paid or unpaid work which is likely to interfere with the duties of the Directorship. The appointment may be terminated by not less than six months' notice on either side, normally to take effect from 30th September, or on the part of the University by the payment of six months' salary in lieu of notice.
Annual leave is six weeks.
The Institute is normally closed for certain discretionary days at Christmas and Easter in addition to statutory public holidays. Sick leave entitlement will be in accordance with the scheme currently in force for members of the academic staff of the Central University. Any grievance relating to the appointment should be raised with the Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Institute in the first instance. The Vice-Chancellor has responsibility for any disciplinary matters concerning the Director for which the relevant procedures will be in line with those for Professors and Readers of the University. Equal Opportunities 37.