Information for new staff
Important things to do during your first week
On your first day:
- For authentication purposes, present originals of the required 'right to work' documentation to Human Resources (Room 4SA.6.1) if Colchester based; to the Campus Manager if Southend based, and to the Academic Administrator if you are based at Loughton.
- Obtain a Campus Card from Human Resources (Colchester Campus) or the Campus Manager (Southend Campus). Campus card are not yet available at Loughton.
- If you are based at the Colchester Campus and drive to work, obtain a car parking permit from the Estates Helpdesk (Room 6.003)
During your first week:
- Obtain a Payroll Information Pack from your Department/Section Administrator. Complete any required documentation, including your bank details and National Insurance number (if you have one). Take, or send via the internal mail system, the completed pack to the Finance Section - Payroll (Room 4SW.6.6, Colchester Campus).
- Make yourself aware of Departmental and University Fire, Health and Safety regulations - your Head of Department/ Section should provide information on this for you.
- Ensure you have completed and returned the Health Declaration Form (included in your employment pack) to the Occupational Health Service (Room 3.109, Colchester Campus).
- Complete and return your University Induction Acceptance Slip to the Staff Development Office (Room 4SB.5.4, Colchester Campus).
- Complete and return pension forms to the Finance Section (Payroll) by post or in person (Room 4SW.6.6, Colchester Campus) if applicable.
- If you have relocated to the Colchester area, ensure you have provided Human Resources with up-to-date contact details.
Note: All forms can be returned via the internal mail system.

