The Employment Sub-Committee of Barnet Council met on Friday 30 August 2024. Two topics were scheduled for discussion: the appointment of a new Executive Director of Growth, and the minutes of the previous meeting of the sub-committee.

Appointment of the Executive Director of Growth

The sub-committee were scheduled to consider a report on the appointment of a new Executive Director of Growth. The report was provided by the Interim Chief Executive, Cath Shaw.

The report requested that the committee appoint one of the candidates to the vacant position. The report explains that

The Sub-Committee are requested to consider the candidate information circulated in the exempt appendices and provided they are content that at least one of the candidates meets the criteria, to make an appointment to the vacant post.

The report explains that the role was created following a decision of the council on 21 May 2024, to restructure the most senior management roles in the council. In the report this is described as consequential changes to the senior management structure of the Council.

The post of Executive Director Growth is a new role. According to the agenda for the meeting on 21 May 2024 at which the creation of the role was approved, the postholder would be responsible for Leading the regeneration, planning and development functions for the Council including planning policy; strategic planning and infrastructure; development management; regeneration and economic development; property and land management and housing strategy.

Minutes of the previous meeting

The sub-committee were scheduled to approve the minutes of their previous meeting, which was held on 18 July 2024.