Given the scale of our recruitment, within the UK and internationally, there is a requirement to enhance our current relocation support. A dedicated team which offers all round professional support and advice to the new member of staff and their family was set up in November 2012. The provision of services will be resourced in-house as well as a range of bought in services procured and managed by the team to ensure value for money. This will improve the quality and consistency of support for new staff and allow Colleges, Schools and Support Groups to focus upon the work related aspects of the move. This will enhance the overall experience of the new employee.
This team consists of:
· Anna Edgar, Snr.HR Partner Resourcing
· Ruth Austin, Relocation Advisor
· Irene Cotugno, HR Administrator
and is based within the Resourcing team, a unit of University HR Services (UHRS).
The team will provide a range of in-house and outsourced services. Services will include; career transition and job search for accompanying partners with the aim of securing employment within commutable distance; identifying short-term accommodation by working with Accommodation Services to enable optimum use of University accommodation and, as required, letting agents; organising suppliers to ship household goods and pet relocation; provision of practical advice regarding schools and nurseries; and additional settling in services, which, in all, will deliver an outstanding welcoming experience.