APPOINTMENT TO THE ROLES OF DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL'S CONSTITUTION AND PAY POLICY STATEMENT

January 9, 2025 Staffing Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website
Full council record
Content

 
Resolved –
 

(1) 
That two Appointment Panels be
appointed to undertake the selection process for the posts of
Director of Legal and Governance and Director of Human Resources in
accordance with the Council’s Constitution and Pay Policy
Statement, noting the intention to appoint to the Director of Human
Resources on an interim basis until a substantive post holder is in
place;

 

(2) 
That responsibility be delegated to
the Appointments Panels to appoint to the position of Director of
Legal and Governance and the Director of Human Resources and that
the Panels comprise three Elected Members (two Labour and one
Conservative) with the membership as follows:
 

Position of Director of Legal and
Governance: Councillors Hinchcliffe, Imran Khan and
Pollard

 

Position of Director of Human Resources:
Councillors Hinchcliffe, Imran Khan and Poulsen
 

(3) 
Agreed to appoint the services of a
specialist executive search head hunter
who has a significant track record and success in appointing to
these specialist positions and being primary leads in searching for
high calibre/quality diverse candidates, advising on aspects of the
recruitment process.
 
To be
actioned by: Director of Corporate Services / Interim Director of
Human Resources
(Joanne Hyde - 07814 670286)
 

Supporting Documents

Doc C - Staffing committee report DLG DHR final20.12.24.pdf
Appendix 3 - Director Legal and Governance - JP.pdf
Appendix 4 - Director Human Resources - JP Oct 2024.pdf
Appendix 2 - Pay Policy Statement 2024-25 March 24.pdf
Appendix 1 - Senior Management Structure.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date9 Jan 2025