Each regional network has a dedicated regional coordinator to provide day to day support to departments in their efforts to redeploy staff at risk. Regional coordinators also organise HR Practitioner Forums (see below) within their regions which meet on a regular basis.
The networks are situated in the following regions:
- North West
- North East
- South West
- Yorkshire and Humber
- Scotland
- Midlands
- Wales
- East of England
- South East and
- London
The role of the regional coordinators, is to:
- support departments and agencies within the region in the handling of their surplus staff through the provision of effective information and brokerage
- work together to resolve career brokerage issues, seeking support from Cabinet Office where appropriate
- inform the Cabinet Office of regional information on surpluses/vacancies including, where appropriate, wider public sector opportunities
- share good practice
- chair/facilitate regional Efficiency and Relocation HR practitioner forums to share workforce planning, offer advice and encourage networking between departments