The Kent Voluntary Severance Scheme (KVSS) is being launched today, Monday 15 April 2019.

You can find out more about the Scheme on our HR webpages.

If you’re interested in applying, please discuss this as soon as possible with your line manager or head of school/professional service department. The last day to request an initial KVSS quotation is Friday 7 June 2019 – or Friday 17 May 2019 if you require a pension quotation as well.

The Scheme is part of our response to the challenges facing the University and UK higher education sector, as outlined in the recent Executive Group Blog by our Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Karen Cox.

This is the first stage of the scheme. KVSS will be re-opened again at relevant times and on the same terms for those staff at risk of redundancy as part of the Organising for Success Project.

If you have any questions, email our HR team KVSSenquiries@kent.ac.uk, or ask them in person at one of our informal drop-in sessions.

Drop-in sessions:

• Tuesday 16 April, 12.30 – 14.00, Senate Committee Room 1, Canterbury
• Wednesday 17 April, 12.00 – 13.30, Boardroom R2-09, Rochester Building, Medway
• Thursday 18 April, 12.30 – 14.00, Senate Committee Room 2, Canterbury
• Tuesday 23 April, 12.30 – 14.00, Senate Committee Room 2, Canterbury
• Wednesday 24 April, 12.30 – 14.00, Senate Committee Room 2, Canterbury
• Thursday 25 April, 15.00 – 16.30, Boardroom R2-09, Rochester Building, Medway

There’s no need to book, just come along. Further sessions will be held at the beginning of next term; dates to be advised.