The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director Environment and Sustainable Transport, but ultimately decided not to make an appointment. The committee interviewed two candidates but concluded that neither was suitable for the role.

Appointment of Corporate Director Environment and Sustainable Transport

The main item on the agenda was the appointment of a Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport. The agenda and reports pack detail the process undertaken to reach this stage, including the use of an executive search firm, Gatenby Sanderson, to assist in the recruitment. According to the report, thirty-six applications were received, with six candidates longlisted.

Technical interviews were conducted with the longlisted candidates by Venetia Reid-Baptise, the Corporate Director of Residents and Enabling Services at Lambeth Council, and a representative from Gatenby Sanderson. Shortlisted candidates then participated in an Assessment Centre involving a Youth Panel, a Stakeholder Partner panel, and one-on-one interviews with Abi Gbago, Chief Executive, and Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE.

Ultimately, after interviewing two candidates, the Sub-Committee decided not to make an appointment. The minutes state:

After careful consideration of the candidates throughout the interview and selection process, the Sub-Committee concluded that no offer could be extended to either of the candidates.

The Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport is a key role in the council, responsible for leading the delivery of environmental services and promoting sustainable transport policies. The council's decision not to appoint either of the interviewed candidates suggests that they did not find a candidate who met their requirements for the role.