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Agenda Item No. 4

The Vale of Glamorgan Council

Senior Management Appointment Committee: 25th September 2017

Report of the Director of Social Services

Recruitment and Selection Arrangements for the Head of Resource Management and Safeguarding

Purpose of the Report

  1. To provide the Committee with an update on the recruitment and selection arrangements for the post of Head of Resource Management and Safeguarding and to ask the Committee to confirm a short-list of candidates for final interview.

Recommendation

  1. To note the information presented within the report and confirm a shortlist of candidates for final interview.

Reason for the Recommendation

  1. To ensure the appointment is in accordance with the Councils Constitution.

Background

  1. The Senior Management Appointment Committee met on the 19th July 2017 and agreed the advert.
  2. It was agreed that the shortlisting for technical interview would be delegated to the Cabinet Member and the Director of Social Services. 5 applications were received by the closing date on Sunday 17th September.
  3. Candidates will be shortlisted for technical interview and an assessment centre.
  4. Interviews will take place on 3rd October and will be carried out by the Director of Social Services and the Head of Finance.

Relevant Issues and Options

  1. It is requested that the Senior Management Appointment Committee delegate responsibility to the Director of Social Services and the Head of Finance to select candidates for interview by the Committee.
  2. A summary of the outcome of the officer interview and assessment centre will be given at this future meeting of the Senior Management Appointment Committee.
  3. The application details for the short listed candidates will be available at the meeting together with a suggested presentation topic to be delivered by candidates as part of their final interview.

Resource Implications (Financial and Employment)

  1. The vacancy is a consequence of the current post holder having been promoted.

Sustainability and Climate Change Implications

  1. There are not sustainability or climate change implications as a result of this report.

Legal Implications (to Include Human Rights Implications)

  1. There are no direct legal implications resulting from this report.

Crime and Disorder Implications

  1. There are no crime and disorder implications resulting from this report.

Equal Opportunities Implications (to include Welsh Language issues)

  1. The recruitment process will reflect best equal opportunities practice.

Corporate/Service Objectives

  1. Successful appointment to the position of Head of Resource Management and Safeguarding will have a major impact on the delivery of Council's corporate and service objectives.

Policy Framework and Budget

  1. The decision of the Senior Management Appointment Committee will be referred for information to the Council.

Consultation (including Ward Member Consultation)

  1. The recognised Trade Unions have been consulted on these proposals.

Relevant Scrutiny Committee

  1. N/A

Background Papers

None

Contact Officer

Lance Carver - Director of Social Services

Officers Consulted

Lance Carver - Director of Social Services

Responsible Officer:

Lance Carver - Director of Social Services