Mercian groups are assigned a Steering Group Sponsor, to provide communication, advocacy and representational benefits to all. Sponsors champion and represent each group’s interests, activities and concerns to the Steering Group and Director Board. They also benefit group chairs by providing an experienced and director-level critical friend to offer feedback on planned subgroup activities. Additionally, sponsors help group chairs recognise potential overlaps and synergies between their endeavours and those of other groups, along with how these relate to the Collaboration’s strategic aspirations.
Sponsors benefit the Collaboration through increasing awareness of emerging support needs, while also increasing recognition of subgroup achievements and ongoing efforts at the Directors Board level. Additionally, sponsors assist the Mercian Officer in ensuring each group meets Collaboration governance, reporting, and strategic alignment requirements.
Current Subgroup Sponsors (2023-2025)
- Conference Group (CG): Sue Ackermann
- Copyright Group (MCG): tbc
- Deputies & Senior Staff Group (D&SSG): Emma Walton
- Marketing & Communications Group (MarComsG): tbc
- Mercian Disability Forum (MDF): Jo-Anne Watts
- Mercian Metadata Group (MMG): Judith Keene
- Staff Development Group (MSDG): Sarah Pittaway
Groups with a pending sponsor assignment, should contact the Executive Officer or Collaboration Chair for support or information.
Documents
- Sponsor Outline Role Description (Oct 2017)
Note: For information on corporate sponsorship of our annual conference, please see our conference sponsorship policy.
