The appraisal conversation window will close on Friday 15 September 2023. All appraisals and PPDRs must be completed by this date.

During the appraisal discussion
- Reviewdzܰcontributionfor the last appraisal period. The process for doing this will vary slightly depending on your Level:
- for staff at Levels 1-3, you must complete your PPDR and document your progress for the past appraisal year by Friday 15 September 2023. Note that this will be the last time you use the PPDR.
- for staff at Levels 4-7, you must complete the online appraisal formending 31 July 2023 and select one of the new contribution descriptors to summarise your overall contribution(see thefor tips on recording yourand notes). All Levels 4-7 appraisal forms must be submitted by Friday 15 September 2023.
- All staff should discuss theirpersonaldevelopment,careeraspirations, and agree objectivesfor the upcoming year and record these in the online appraisal form in MyView for1 August 2023-31 July 2024.
Second line reviewer consistency checks
The second line reviewer process will vary slightly depending on your Level:
- For staff at Level’s 4-7, a “consistency check” will be carried out by the Second Line Reviewer (usually the appraiser’s Line Manager) once the appraisal has been submitted. The Second Line Reviewer must input a confirmed contribution descriptor before authorising the appraisal. Please see the Second Line Reviewer guidance .
- For staff at Levels 1-3, the completed PPDR should be sent to the second line reviewer as per the outgoing PPDR process by Friday 15 September 2023.
Once appraisals and PPDRs have been submitted, second line reviewers must complete consistency checks by the 15 October 2023.
If you have queries about the appraisal process and how it applies to you, please either:
- Speak to ‘Ask HR’ on 023 8059 7547or EmailAskHR@soton.ac.ukǰ,
- Raise a ticket through