Offering a different postion (Desperate for help)

[NeedHelp]

Hiya

Were in a right pickle at work and desperately need managerial advice.

Basically, there's our Media Department, Media Manger (My gaffa who works in the department) and Operations Manager (He's in charge of all operations across the business including Media).

Our problem is that recently we've had these two postions available (Meida Co-ordinator and Media Assistant), and Dave (The Operations Manager) wants his 'family-friend' to take the Assistant position. But he's not just recommended him. And he's using everything he can to get him in here.

Long story short this 'family-friend' came for an interview two years ago and left a bad impression (Mainly for arrogance). So he's already left a bad taste in my manager's mouth. But Dave wants him in regardless and after trying to fight back and find ways to get rid of him, he's been able to get into the interviews.

Now what's happening is we've got 2 people who are applying for the Co-ordinator postion who are excellent. And after speaking to the one guy he would be happy to take the assistant position. But Dave is saying we can't offer a different position to someone who has applied for another (Because he wants his 'family friend' to take the assistant role!).

I was just wondering if anyone might know of any employment laws or regulations that says you can offer a different postion, or anything at all really in this particular subject? I've tried to find out myself but in no luck!

The interviews are tommorow so any help would really be appreciated!

Thanks

[DPS Computing]

It is completely up to the discretion of the company whether or not another position can be offered to a candidate.

I myself applied for one job and although unsuccessful on that occassion was offered another role so it is definitely possible.

The person wanting the 'family friend' in is abusing his authority - as simple as that. Maybe you should consider taking this higher - however do be prepared for a backlash if you do.

Hope that helps .

[Mike-Orkney]

Could he be in love with the family friend?

[smiffsoft]

I applied for a position in the company I work for last August. During the interview it was obvious, I made it so, that I prefer being at the coal face than managing a team of code monkeys. I was offered the technical role and they kept looking for a managerial type. Our HR dept are quite hot on laws so if there was anything wrong with this I'm sure it wouldn't have been possible. It is clear your Ops Manager is the only one who's bordering on the illegal, adopting nepotism as a hiring strategy. Don't let him get away with it.