MyGlasgow News

Campus Services and Estates and Buildings are to merge from February 1 2017 under the leadership of Ann Allen, currently the Director of Estates. Neil Campbell, currently Director of Campus Services, will now report directly to Ann.

Staff have been informed of the move by their local management.

"One Team"

In an email to staff in Estates Ann Allen said: "As you know there will be major changes to the University over the next few years as a result of the new buildings that will be constructed. Working as a single Directorate will help to align services to new ways of working and to make the services as effective as possible.

"The proposal is a merger and there is much we in Estates and Buildings can learn from Campus Services and likewise, much that we can share with regards to how we work and the changes we have undertaken in recent years.

"Going forward the two senior teams will be asked to work together to review the shape and structure of the new Directorate. There will also be workshops and meetings for you all share your ideas on how we get the most out of the merger. You will not be surprised to hear that I want to know your views and thoughts. Critical for me is that the principle of 'One Team' remains and we quickly start to operate as a single Directorate."

Enhance collaboration and share knowledge

Speaking to his team, Neil Campbell said: "In the immediate future it will not mean any change for anyone within Campus Services. We will all remain in our existing roles but report through to Ann rather than David Newall.

"The merger presents a good opportunity to enhance collaboration and share knowledge across the constituent services as well as enabling the University to deliver on its aspirations for a customer-centric service. I would encourage you all to carry on with the excellent work that you do."

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First published: 17 January 2017