The deputy chancellor fills two roles 

At the University of Newcastle university secretary David Cantrick-Brooks and his deputy Kim Davis are both on leave. But not to worry, Chancellor Paul Jeans got his deputy Dianne Allen to act. So, the deputy chancellor is working in an executive committee position which advises the vice chancellor. But just in case Ms Allen felt she did not have enough to do, the chancellor is now away – so she is acting in that role as well, until June 14. Ms Allen is now advising the VC, who reports to her.