Redundancy from a CEO Job

[BerkshireMum]

I've just been told I'm at risk of redundancy owing to the merging of two charities (I'm the CEO of the larger one).

Quite apart from dealing with the usual "it's not fair, I'm doing a good job" feeling, I am struggling with two things and would really appreciate some advice.

1. The trustees intend to choose between the two CEOs without any input from us - no CV, written submissions, interview etc. Given that the merged charity will have some new bits for which ever one of us is successful, this seems bonkers as well as unfair.

1. I don't know where to start with my CV and applying for jobs. I'd like to have a stab at staying at my current level, having worked damn hard to get here, before I look at other alternatives. Any tips on where to look for advice on preparing a CV for this sort of job?

Thanks

I would firslty

ask your union for advice, as to whether the comapny have doen consultation and gien you the figures and whether this is all correct

talk to acas to find out whether what they are doing is correct and what advice thye can give you

What they are doing is correct. There are 2 CEOs and they want there to be one. So they have to put both at risk of redundancy which is the correct way to do it.

Not having interviews is a bit strange but if the choice is just between two people then it may be a fairly ovbious choice or they can look at past peformance to make a choice.

Best bet is to wait and see what happens, as the CEO of the larger charity id say your more likley to stay.

When mergering the people deciding between the CEOS must follow a fair process. If you don't get it, the onus is on them to prove they have conducted a fair process.

With no input, no interview, no assessment it will be difficult to argue its fair. ACAS or similar should give you guide lines.

Sorry. I didn't write that well. What I mean, if challenged the Trustees must be able to show on what criteria the decision was made and what information they used in reaching the decision.

But in all these things don't assume the worst.....be upbeat and helpful despite how nervous you may be feeling.

Good luck!

And my final thought, there is nothing to stop you writing a friendly letter to the Trustees to ask if there is any information they might want from you, and also write to underline your keenness to get the new role.

For a fair redundancy process they'll need to consult with affected staff. Part of the consultation will need be the selection process.

For the redundancy process to be fair and to protect the charity from unfair dismissal cases the trustees really do need to understand their statutory obligations as employers. If you end up as CEO you'll probably end up dealing with the mess left by them following an unfair process so it is in your interest to read up on the legal side.

Do you have anyone available to the charity to advise on HR matters?