Decision details

The Arts and Venues Manager submitted a report seeking approval for a new employee structure for Arts and Venues.

The new employee structure had been developed to support the aims and objectives of the Council’s Workforce Strategy and sought to deliver quality, efficiency, flexibility and resilience. The restructure also addressed concerns regarding spans of control, succession planning and the commercial requirement to reduce the operational deficit at the venues.

The report outlined the consultations that had taken place with affected employees, trade unions and other key stakeholders; and provided details of the financial, human resources and people management implications.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the proposed changes to the employee structure for Arts and Venues be approved.

2.   That the Arts and Venues Manager, in consultation with the Human Resources Manager, be authorised to implement the proposed changes.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   To provide a better service to visitors and residents of the borough.

2.   To make further progress towards a sustainable financial position for venues.