1. Employee News 2023, Issue 29 - Recruitment & Selection Process – Trading Standards Team Leader
  2. Employee News 2023, Issue 29 - Recruitment & Selection Process – Trading Standards Team Leader

Employee News 2023, Issue 29 - Recruitment & Selection Process – Trading Standards Team Leader

I am delighted to offer the following exciting opportunity for which applications are now being invited*. 

*Please note that the closing date for applications is Friday 20 October 2023 at 5pm.

Community Services

Role: Team Leader – Trading Standards
Grade: Grade 10
Reporting to: Clive Lewis – Community Protection Manager

If you would like any further information regarding the above role please contact, Clive Lewis - Community Protection Manager Email: clive.lewis@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

If you are interested in applying for the role, please contact Alison Calder, SLT 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 each of these roles 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 for which they are applying
  • A written submission to a set question

Closing Date:  Friday 20 October 2023 at 5pm

Short-listing process

The short-listing process will be conducted by the relevant Executive Officer/Service Manager.

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

A competency-based interview conducted by the relevant Executive Officer/Service Manager.

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 Service Manager listed above.

Thank you

Ann Davie
Depute Chief Executive