Decision Maker: Staffing Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 9, 2025

Purpose:

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)