This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Freedom of Information request 'Appointments and severance above Grade 9'.


 
 
Rob Smith  
 
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx 
3 March 2011 
Our Ref: FOI 2011/54 – F0133877 
 
Dear Mr Smith, 
 
Re: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 – Request for Information 
 
Thank you for your email which was received by the University on 3 March 2011 timed 02:41 
hours, requesting the following information: 
 
  
    ‘1. How many non-academic staff are employed in directorial level posts, that is earning in 
        excess of £57431 at the top of the regular published salary scales? Please list the roles 
        and remits for all. Names and exact salaries are not required but official job titles and an 
        indication of which university service the post holders work for would be appreciated. 
      
     2. How many of these post holders have been appointed in the last 2 years? 
      
     3. How many non-academic appointments are pending in posts above Grade 9 on the 
        salary scale? 
      
     4. Likewise how many posts are currently being advertised (or are in the hands of external 
        headhunting recruitment agencies), and how many are going through the process of    
        approval? 
      
     5. How are salaries, annual increments and bonuses calculated for these posts? 
      
     6. The university is operating a voluntary redundancy scheme at the moment. Can you 
         confirm that the severance package offered to directorial level staff is exactly the same 
        as that for staff in pay bands 1-9, and that there are no golden handshake enhancements 
        or ex gratia non-disclosure payments for directorial level staff? 
      
     7. How many non-academic directorial level staff have already opted for voluntary 
         severance under this scheme? 
      
     8. It would appear from information on your website that the  principal sit on the 
         Remuneration Committee, a Committee which among other things determines the 
         salaries of the members of Senior Management Group; and in his absence, the Principal 
         himself. On the surface of it there would appear to be a slight conflict of interest in this  
        arrangement. Are the deliberations of this committee (in determining salaries and 
        bonuses for senior members of staff) available for public scrutiny?’ 
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As the University of Glasgow is a Scottish Public Authority, your request is subject to the 
terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (“FOISA”).  The University 
acknowledges receipt of your request and confirms a response will be sent to you promptly; 
and in any event not later than 30 March 2011.  The Freedom of Information Office will 
contact you if we require any further information.  
 
Yours sincerely, 
 
 
 
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