Employee News 2020, Issue 63 - Manager and Team Leader - Recruitment & Selection Process

In accordance with our standard approach to recruitment for management and team leadership roles, an overview of the recruitment and selection process is detailed below. Applications are therefore invited for the following role: 

Please note that the closing date for applications for this role is Friday 2 October at 5pm.


Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets

Housing Services

  • Role:        Team Leader – Housing Operations (Temporary)
  • Grade:        Grade 10
  • Reporting to:    Executive Officer – Housing

If you would like any further information regarding the above role please contact, Grant Mackintosh, Executive Officer – Housing (grant.mackintosh@eastdunbarton.gov.uk)

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact Alison Calder, SMT Support Assistant (alison.calder@eastdunbarton.gov.uk) who will send you an electronic copy of the Application Pack.

Recruitment & Selection Process Overview

Consistent with our internal recruitment processes for management and team leadership roles, an overview of the recruitment and selection process for this role is as detailed below:

Process Key activities
Application process

Prospective candidates will be required to submit the following:

  • A relevant CV (not EDC application form)
  • A Statement in support of application demonstrating suitability for role they are applying for
  • A written submission to a set question

Closing Date:  5pm on Friday 2 October 2020

Short-listing Process Short-listing process will be conducted by the relevant Executive Officer.
Candidate submissions will be assessed against:
  • The role profile
  • A competency assessment of the supporting statement
  • Defined criteria to assess the set question response
Interview process Competency based interview conducted by the relevant Executive Officer.
The interview will incorporate a presentation from the candidate on a pre-set topic.
Selection Process Selection decisions will be made based on the assessment of:
  • CV
  • Supporting statement demonstrating suitability for role
  • Written response to set question
  • Quality of presentation
  • Performance through interview process

If you have any questions about the selection process, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant Executive Officer listed above. 


Thank you


Ann Davie
Depute Chief Executive - Education, People & Business

18 September 2020