The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the appointment of an Interim Corporate Director of Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery. The committee will also discuss the salary package for the role. Most of the meeting is expected to be held in Part B, excluding the press and public, due to the discussion of exempt information.

Recruitment to Interim Corporate Director

The main item on the agenda is the recruitment of an Interim Corporate Director of Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery. The committee is expected to discuss and agree on the salary package for this role, which is evaluated under the Hay job evaluation scheme¹ at Grade 5, with a salary range of £159,866 to £169,403, including the 3.2% national pay award applicable from 1 April 2025. Alternatively, the role can be compensated at a day rate set by the council's pay policy of £800 to £900.

The report pack states that the Interim Corporate Director of Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery will:

work collaboratively with other corporate directors, assistant chief executive and the chief executive to deliver the Mayor's Business Plan, Future Croydon the Transformation Plan and a financially sustainable Council.

The Interim Corporate Director will also directly manage a portfolio of growth and regeneration services, street scene services, culture and community services.

The responsibilities of the Interim Corporate Director of Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery include:

• Regeneration and growth
• Economic development
• Statutory and spatial planning
• Development management
• Building control
• Strategic transport
• Waste and recycling
• Street cleansing
• Parks and green open spaces
• Climate and sustainability policies
• Highways
• Parking
• Street lighting
• Registrars and bereavement
• Resilience
• Independent travel
• Leisure
• Libraries
• Croydon Museum
• Music and arts
• Community safety
• Domestic violence service
• Coroners service
• Enforcement
• Regulatory services
• Licensing
• Employment and skills

The report pack notes that there is an option to appoint someone to the role on a permanent basis, but that this will be reviewed alongside the council's Future Croydon transformation strategy.

The council has partnered with Gatenby Sanderson, an executive search and selection agency, to conduct an executive search for suitable candidates. The recruitment process will include technical interviews.

Legal and Financial Implications

The report pack states that the salary, associated costs, and recruitment expenses will be covered from the existing budget.

The report pack also outlines the legal framework for the appointment, referencing Section 112 of the Local Government Act 1972, which grants the council the authority to appoint staff as necessary for its functions. It also mentions the Localism Act 2011, which requires the council to have a Pay Policy Statement² that it complies with when determining the remuneration of chief officers.

Equalities Implications

The report pack acknowledges the council's duty under Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 to promote equality and eliminate discrimination. It states that the recruitment and selection process will be designed to ensure fairness and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate equality, diversity, and inclusion into all aspects of service delivery, particularly in housing services.

Other agenda items

The agenda for the meeting of the Appointments & Disciplinary Committee includes:

• Apologies for Absence
• Disclosure of Interests
• Minutes of the Previous Meeting
• Any Urgent Business
• Exclusion of Press and Public