The new structure looks good, but it's missing details. Compare it with the current
structure at:
<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Template:Staff_hierarchy>
In particular, what does 'Project Coordinator' mean in terms of the established
types of projects? Will they be general purpose, or focused on specific areas
(GLAM/education/Wales/...?) Why does 'admin support' come under programs rather
than operations/finance? Also, where do contractors (tech/accountancy) fall in this
structure?
Thanks,
Mike
On 12 May 2015, at 13:31, Michael Maggs
<Michael(a)maggs.name> wrote:
Statement by D'Arcy Myers, interim chief executive:
Following on from my statement on 9th March, in which I explained that the board had
asked me to undertake a review of the charity's structure, I am now able to give you
an update.
The period since March has been one of active review, though out of respect for
individual staff and to ensure an objective and fair process we have not been providing a
public narrative. I can however now announce that the staff discussions, review, appeal
periods and subsequent restructure have just been concluded.
In order to ensure that the charity is best resourced to deliver impactful projects we
have made a number of staff role changes, and the total staff headcount has been reduced
from 14 to 9. Initially, 8 positions were proposed, but following full discussions with
the staff it has been decided that we do actually require 9. The new organogram can be
seen at [1]. The staff page [2] will be updated to reflect the new staffing over the next
two weeks.
It is always regrettable to have to restructure in a way that loses staff who have
contributed much to the charity. We thank the departing staff and wish them all the best.
If anyone would like to make personal contact, please note that staff emails and accounts
on the UK wiki will continue to be active until month end.
I am confident that with the new structure we can be more responsive to new ideas,
bringing volunteering into the heart of our projects, and I would encourage you to get
involved.
Another change in the staffing of the charity is the quest to find our new CEO. We are
looking for an ambitious CEO who will provide strategic leadership and supportive
management to volunteers and staff alike. They will be working to increase our profile and
impact with our partners, engage with the volunteer community and develop our programme
activity. A major part of this leadership will be the development of new income streams.
We have retained the charity recruiters Prospectus to manage the recruitment process. You
can view the recruitment pack at [3].
We expect to make an appointment in early July, and until such time as the new CEO is in
post and ready to take over I am honoured to be leading the charity.
D'Arcy Myers, interim CEO
[1]
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/File:Wikimedia_UK_Organisational_Structure_Ma…
<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/File:Wikimedia_UK_Organisational_Structure_May_2015.pdf>
[2]
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Staff <https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Staff>
[3]
http://prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/details/hq00156774
<http://prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/details/hq00156774>
For the wiki version of this email, see:
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Engine_room#CEO_appointment_progress
<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Engine_room#CEO_appointment_progress>
(Sent on behalf of D'Arcy Myers by Michael Maggs, Chair, Wikimedia UK)
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