Decision Maker: Staffing Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved –   That Staffing Committee:   (1)       Approved the proposals set out in Option 1 to Document “B” (set out below) and due to the urgent need to fulfil the role, to begin the recruitment process and to update and inform the appointed Appointment Panel for the recruitment plan:   (i)           Option 1 – Staffing committee to appoint an Appointment Panels to undertake the selection process for the post of Strategic Director of Corporate Services in accordance with the Council’s Constitution and Pay Policy Statement   (2)       Delegated to the Appointments Panels, the responsibility to appoint to the position of Strategic Director of Corporate Services and that the Panel comprise three Elected Members, namely Councillors Hinchcliffe, I Khan (or Cllr Kamran Hussain) and Pollard.   (3)       Appointed the services of a specialist executive search headhunter who has a significant track record and success in appointing to these specialist positions and being primary leads in searching for high calibre/quality diverse candidates, advising on aspects of the recruitment process.   To be actioned by: Interim Human Resources Director (Claire Gierth)