Union members say management is planning to cut staffing by 10% within weeks
“That’s all paid for by public sector money. Now we’re expected to increase the number of commercial courses we offer for profit, including via our new campus partnership in Dubai.
“This isn’t just about lack of public sector funding, it’s about senior management’s priorities when spending the money.”A City of Glasgow College spokesperson said: “All Colleges in“This year alone, the Scottish Funding Council’s allocation to our institution represents a cash-terms cut of £1.8m. In addition, we are facing significant pressures from rising energy costs, rising inflation costs and rising payroll costs.
“City of Glasgow College, despite being Scotland’s largest college, is not immune to the triple whammy impact of these rising costs combined with real-term budget cuts. Regrettably, we have been forced to reduce our spending, necessitating a £4m reduction this year alone. Sadly, this is a multi-year challenge we are facing, as it is elsewhere in the public sector.
“Most of our costs derive from staff costs, which is why last month we opened a Voluntary Severance scheme to all staff, which will close in January. We are known for our compassionate, staff wellbeing approach, and we are engaging regularly with our staff and their representatives. We are a world-class institution, and we will weather this storm.
“As well as making savings, we are exploring means of bringing in additional income and continue to seek out opportunities, identify areas of potential growth and secure new income to enable us to support learners and employers.”
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