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People Committee

The People Committee has delegated authority from the Board of Governors to monitor performance in the area of Human Resources. This includes authority to approve human resource commitments on behalf of the Board of Governors in accordance with the powers of the Board as set out in the Instrument of Government, Scheme of Delegated Authority and Financial Regulations.

The function of the People Committee is to ensure that the University Executive is effectively managing the University’s human resources and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory responsibilities. 

Terms of Reference 2024/25

 

Membership 2024/25

Members

Peter Judge – Chair (Independent Governor)

Roberta Blackman-Woods (Independent Governor)

Helen Fairfoul (Independent Governor)

Hassan Kajee (Independent Governor)

Professor Andy Long (Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive)

 

Observers

Libby Orme (Academic Staff Governor- Observer)

 

 

Officers

Secretary:  Georgina Bailes

Assistant Secretary: Richard Elliott

 

Officers in Regular Attendance

Deputy Vice Chancellor: Professor Tom Lawson

Chief Information Officer: Dr Simon Corbett

Chief People Officer: Jane Embley

 

Meeting Schedule, Agenda and Minutes

 


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