Agenda item

Member-Led Recruitment

The Committee considered a report of the Chief People Officer and Executive Director of Human Resources which outlined the proposed process for the recruitment to the Executive Director of Environment post. This report had been circulated as a late report.

An Officer stated that it was intended to have recruited to this post by mid-April 2024. The candidate’s start date would be dependent on their availability. The Officer stated that the report would also be submitted to the Corporate Services Committee, Port Health and Environmental Services Committee, the Natural Environment Board and also the Licensing Committee under urgency in order to progress with the recruitment as soon as possible. The Officer highlighted the elements of the recruitment process which were set out in the Officer report.

A Member stated the importance of seeking applicants widely from different backgrounds and requested that this take place.

RESOLVED – That Members of the Committee

1.        Agree the proposed recruitment timetable (including assessment centre) as outlined in the Officer report;

2.        Agree the proposed Interview panel as outlined in this report;

3.        Agree the proposed selection of search and select agencies (headhunters) for this appointment; and

4.        Agree that decisions on alternative panel representation from the committee, e.g. in the event of an absence or availability of a Member is delegated to the Town Clerk and Chief Executive. This is to allow the recruitment to continue without delay.

Alan Benson

The Chairman stated that it was with great sadness that the news of Alan Benson’s death last month was received. He stated that Alan was a passionate and tireless campaigner for disabled people’s right to travel freely and confidently. His work included co-chairing Transport for All, the disabled-led group that worked to break down barriers to create an accessible transport system and the City of London Corporation had been working with the group for a number of years.

The Chairman added that as a member of the Transport Strategy Board, Alan had a significant influence on the City’s efforts to make its streets accessible and inclusive.

He stated that Alan would be sorely missed and he would like to take this opportunity for the Committee to record his considerable contribution to improving travel for disabled people and to offer sincere condolences to Alan’s wife, his family and his colleagues.