Conduct of an Assignment
Assignment Management
A SUMS Managing Consultant or when appropriate a nominated experienced SUMS consultant will manage the assignment (the Assignment Manager).
Administrative Support
We ask that the SUMS consultant be provided with access to office space, the computer network and limited secretarial support principally for making appointments.
Staff and Trade Union Briefings
In accordance with our normal practice we ask that staff and trades union representatives are advised that SUMS is to provide assistance to the HEI before we begin work. Often it will be convenient to copy the SUMS TOR letter to appropriate departmental managers.
Communication
The SUMS consultant will keep the nominated member of the HEI's staff (and/or Member Representative) informed of progress. Should any difficulties arise or guidance be required the consultant will make reference to the Member Representative. The Member Representative is asked to raise issues or concerns at any stage with the SUMS consultant or with the Assignment Manager so that they may be properly resolved.
The consultant will keep the Assignment Manager informed of progress and review issues and findings as they arise.