Our Values

We recognise that our staff are key to our continuing success. We are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive working environment which supports colleagues to flourish and enjoy what they do. We want colleagues to feel valued, empowered, challenged, stimulated, involved, appreciated and trusted.

We provide comprehensive and progressive employment conditions, including flexible working, opportunities for staff development and career progression, and a commitment to enhancing the staff experience, underpinned by our Guiding Principles.

Our HR Strategy sets out how we will continue to provide a stimulating and rewarding work experience for all our staff, at all stages of their careers at Oxford Brookes.

Our staff experience strategy and action plan aim to ensure that the University provides the best possible working environment for colleagues, improving staff wellbeing, creating a sense of community in the workplace, and encouraging discussion and open communication amongst colleagues at all levels of the institution.

Other initiatives include our Brookes People Awards which recognise outstanding colleagues who exemplify our Guiding Principles, the annual Feel Good Festival, and Brookes Active.

Consultation and participation are important attributes of staff relations with colleagues contributing to key decisions and senior staff appointments. We have comprehensive internal communications, including interactive Talk to Vice-Chancellor's Group sessions about university direction and policy, staff newsletters, a staff Twitter stream and internal digital screens.

In the development and nurturing of intellectual and enterprising creativity, we make our highest contribution to society. Social responsibility demands that all aspects of our activity should be sustainable. Equality, inclusivity and the celebration of diversity must be the foundation for all we do. We will never be content with anything other than a wholehearted commitment to the quality of the student experience. We will continue to enhance the value - and the perception of value - of our social as well as educational mission.

Our Guiding Principles

These are defined as:

• Generosity of spirit: We believe people flourish in a culture of respect and support, where we celebrate difference and thrive on each others success. Our students manifest a generosity of spirit as they progress in the world.
• Confidence: We have confidence in our staff and students, and we know that we prepare our graduates well for a fulfilling and valuable life. Through their success, we continue to earn our outstanding reputation.
• Connectedness: Our academic excellence is underpinned by a history of learning by doing. Our connections and our Oxford roots are fundamental to our students experiences and our successful future.
• Enterprising creativity: We're adaptable and flexible, and consider a fresh approach in everything we do - because we know our sustainability depends on a pioneering spirit.