Looking for a little advice. First post, but this has been playing on my mind for a few days.
Story.
Got a perm job through an agency. Not a bad number. Job was sold as accountant PLUS review and improvement duties.
The team i joined, long standing small team been there for between 15 - 6 years. I am the first new person for all that time.
One line manager. One Director.
Director wants improvement, that why i was picked, he calls staff meeting to tell everyone. Line manager does not, and states that his way is perfect and i must not attempt to do what employed to do. I am told i must never communicate with Director without first going through Line Manager.
6 weeks into job, friction within the team, expected but sorted. Now fully integrated.
12 week review for probation period, and line manger says that though i am doing the job, and now integrated, never late, always do what i am asked etc he felt that i didnt spent enough time with him. Though he also said that there is never enough time for him to spend with me. 6 weeks previously i asked for objectives so that i can make sure i meet his expectations, he refused.
Bottom line. My line manager if very competitive, feels like he is never to be questioned etc. He finds me a threat, as the Director wanted me to improve the existing processes, on paper i am higher qualified etc, but i am always keen to learn. I feel that he wants me removed as he doesnt like the competition. The conflict stems from the Director and line manager, i am just stuck in the middle.
I have started looking for another job. I will continue to remain fully functional in the organisation. I will not question, and will always do what is requested. He may change his mind and keep me on. Either way i cant stay and will make efforts to move as i am clearly not wanted by the line manager, i accept that.
So here's my question.
I have no legal rights. I know, i looked into it.
Should i "formally" raise my concerns to the Director now, or wait until i am told they wont keep me on?
Should i just shut it and suck it up?
Should i "formally" complain after being told to go?
I dont think the Director knows the line managers stance regarding the review, and i have my concerns about the line managers approach to many things including HR management and professionally. Once asked to leave, i have little reason to carry this on, but professionally i feel that the company is suffering because of the line managers approach. This is in direct conflict of the shareholders requirements.
Any ideas?