University proposes more than 200 redundancies

The University of Derby said it was facing "financial pressures"

The University of Derby has announced plans that could see more than 200 members of staff made redundant.

The university said in a statement on Wednesday it was facing "financial pressures" due to "frozen funding levels" and "rising operational costs".

The BBC understands the redundancy proposals involve 265 full-time equivalent job losses.

A university statement added: "We are committed to supporting everyone affected throughout this process."

The university said it employed 3,400 staff and was home to more than 27,000 students.

The BBC understands the redundancy proposals involve 166 full-time equivalent roles in professional services, 17 in leadership roles and 82 in academic positions.

A spokesperson for the university added: "We have a responsibility to ensure our long-term sustainability, and we need to focus our resources and investment where they can have the greatest impact.

"We have already implemented changes in how we operate, but the scale of the financial challenge means that these further measures now need to be considered. We hope to achieve as much of this as possible by voluntary means.

"The university contributes millions to the economic prosperity of the East Midlands and is one of the largest employers in the region.

"We will continue to deliver on our civic responsibilities as well as ensuring our students receive an excellent experience and achieve their full potential."