VIII College Staff

VIII COLLEGE STAFF

The most important changes in staffing during the year 2013–14 occurred in the Libraries department, where a complete restructuring followed the departure of Phillipa Grimstone in January, after six years as Sub-Librarian. The duties of that office have now been divided in a way which better reflects the increased specialisation of responsibilities. Mrs Annie Gleeson became Deputy Librarian (College Library), Miss Catherine Sutherland Deputy Librarian (Pepys Library and Special Collections, including the Old Library and the Archives), with Miss Sophie Connor as part-time Libraries Assistant and Invigilator.

Beccie Hunt has left the Domestic Office after nine years in charge; her kindness and helpfulness will be missed by all. Tony Fusco, who for 27 years cleaned our public rooms, left us to enjoy a fuller retirement; always the cheerful Italian, he entered with wry amusement into the English obsession with the weather, while keeping us closely informed as to the possible presence of ghosts in the inner recesses of First Court.

Colm Sheppard resigned as Head Gardener in order to work for Madingley Hall; although here just under three years, these saw welcome improvements in the Gardens, thanks to the able and dedicated team he put together; we were delighted that one of them, Mark Scott, has been promoted to Head Gardener, seeing off all competition for the widely-advertised post.

In the Porters’ Lodge, Mike Flanagan resigned as Deputy College Marshal, and Tony Norris retired. John Cotton left his post as Conference and Events Porter in Cripps Court. Among other changes, Sarah Reynolds joined the Alumni and Development Office as an Assistant (part-time). Jo Hornsby, veteran of many years as secretary to the Master and President, becomes the Master’s PA, while Louise Foster has been appointed (part-time) to look after the President’s business and the Fellowship more generally.

Two members of staff went on maternity leave: Jenny Woodhead, Human Resources Manager, and Andrea Hoskins of the Gardens Department.

We said goodbye to Seb Matusik, who is returning to Poland after eight years’ service in the Buttery.

On Saturday 28 June a cream afternoon tea was held in Cripps Court organised by the Staff Social Club. Attended by many past and present members of Staff, the idea was to honour the memory of Brian Deakin who was a generous friend and supporter of Staff social occasions. We were delighted to welcome as guests Mrs Deakin and his son and daughter, as well as a number of Fellows.