UK SBS PS16248 Executive Search for the following position

The successful supplier will be required to deliver search requirements for the vacancy in order for the successful applicant to be appointed by March 2017.

This post is currently regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA). Therefore the campaign process will follow the best practice according to those appointment principles.

Requirement:

The successful supplier will be required to undertake the following work:

• Attend planning meetings and discuss search and campaign requirements with the Independent Panel Member(s), both appointment teams and other key stakeholders to agree the search, advertising strategies and timetable

• Provide search and selection services ensuring a strong and diverse field of candidates;

• Give support and advice on the preparation of recruitment documents and ensure applicant packs are made available in alternative formats if requested;

• To respond to requests for applications via post and e-mail. To receive, log and acknowledge applications about the post and answer any queries by email or telephone.

• Advise on advertising text and negotiating with media on prices for placing external adverts, plus placing advert; and bringing the advert to the attention of names of potential applicants (the team are considering the following publications/websites for advertisements: Times and any other publications/websites which are relevant to the vacant position.

• Provide weekly campaign updates and statistics on the search and selection, including diversity;

• Attend a wash up meeting after the advertisement closes to discuss the pool of candidates and debrief.

Please note there is an option to extend the contract for a further 2 months until 27th May 2017.