The following is an update on Learning Resources (as opposed to Library) appointment.
Gail

“It’s been several weeks since the decision on the Learning Resources change proposal was made and released to affected staff. As you know, the recruitment process is underway and the roles in the new Learning Resources structure will ideally be filled by 30 November. To assist with the transition process, we have contracted two consultants from Deloitte’s to undertake the activities associated with the new Business Manager role and the Strategy, Planning and Services role during the new few weeks.

Frans van de Vlierd from Deloitte’s starts today and in particular will focus on providing financial management support to the Learning Resources managers and will work with staff in FM, Library and IT to manage the transition of the administration functions into the new Learning Resources structure. Frans will initially be based with the Financial Services team on Level 2 in Registry, and we will aim to introduce him to you over the next few days. Frans is expected to be on campus for 2 to 3 days per week.

The arrangements for the second consultant who will take on the activities associated with the Strategy, Planning and Services Manager role are being finalised, and he is expected to start on Monday. A further announcement will be made once these arrangements are in place.

Regards,

Dr Yvonne Shanahan
Chief Financial Officer”