Family Friendly Policies

Every Family, Every Story - Supported Here

At Bangor University, we know that life doesn’t stop when you come to work. Whether you’re raising a family, caring for someone, or managing life’s ups and downs, we’re here to help you thrive — at work and beyond.

Explore our range of family-friendly policies designed to support every stage of your journey:

• Adoption Leave - Support for staff welcoming a child through adoption, with guidance on pay, leave, and eligibility.
• Bereavement Leave - Paid leave to help you take time to grieve and manage personal matters following the loss of a loved one.
• Carer's Leave - Time off to care for dependents with serious or long-term care needs.
• Flexible Working - Options to adjust your working pattern to balance personal and professional commitments.
• Maternity Leave - Support for new parents before and after birth.
• Parental Leave - Unpaid leave to care for children, giving flexibility in the early years.
• Paternity and Partner Leave - Time off for partners of new parents to support family and care for a newborn or newly adopted child.
• Shared Parental Leave - Enables parents to share leave and pay flexibly in the first year after birth or adoption.
• Time off for Dependants/Emergency Leave - Short-term leave for unexpected situations, such as illness, accidents, or urgent care needs.