Decision

To agree the process for the recruitment and appointment of Non-Executive Advisors in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 and related regulations.

a)    In addition to the adopted Job and Personal specifications adopted, a procurement package will be prepared with relevant award criteria.

b)    Advertisement – The Non-Executive Advisor roles will be advertised on the Ambition North Wales website and social media channels (July 2025) and as required by the Act

c)    Applications – Interested candidates will be asked to submit their CV and covering letter setting out why they want the role (July 2025)

d)    Assessment and Shortlisting – Covering letters and CVs will be assessed against the role descriptions by the SRO and Chief Executive and a representative from the Portfolio Management Office and a short-list will be agreed to be invited to interview (date in August TBC)

e)    Interviews – Short-listed candidates will then be interviewed by a panel consisting of the Chair, Vice-Chair, SRO, Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer along with a third Elected member of the Sub-Committee (to be confirmed) who will make recommendations for appointment to the Economic Well-being Sub-Committee (on a date to be confirmed in September) based on the final scores following the interview.

f)      Appointments – final appointments made by the Economic Well-being Sub-Committee (3 October 2025)