The Appointments Panel of Haringey Council will meet to consider the appointment of a new Assistant Director of Repairs and Compliance. The meeting will include confidential discussions about the candidates and the appointment process.

Appointment of a new Assistant Director of Repairs and Compliance

The panel will discuss the appointment of a new Assistant Director of Repairs and Compliance for Haringey Council.

The report pack notes that,

The recruitment and selection campaign for Assistant Director of Repairs and Compliance, began in August 2024 with a closing date of 13 October 2024. 44 candidates applied for the role and 7 were taken through to the technical interview stage of the process and put forward for members to shortlist on Thursday 31st October 2024. Following the members review of the 7 candidates to be presented, 5 candidates were selected to take part in the final assessment stage, which included informal conversations with Jahed Rahman, Operational Director – Housing Services and Building Safety and a Residents Stakeholder Interview Panel. The final member panel interviews are being held on the 28th November 2024.

• Assistant Director of Repairs and Compliance - Appointments Panel Report

The proposed salary for the new Assistant Director will be in the range of £112,202 - £130,185, in line with the council's pay policy.

The meeting will also consider whether to appoint a candidate who was recommended by the Member Panel if the preferred candidate does not accept the role.

Under the Local Government Act 1989, all appointments to Haringey Council must be made on merit.

This will be a confidential part of the meeting, as it will involve discussing information relating to individuals.