1. Employee News 2023, Issue 30 - Chief Education Officer – Recruitment & Selection Process
  2. Employee News 2023, Issue 30 - Chief Education Officer – Recruitment & Selection Process

Employee News 2023, Issue 30 - Chief Education Officer – Recruitment & Selection Process

Grade: Grade 17

Reporting to: Depute Chief Executive

We are pleased to launch the Recruitment & Selection process for the role of Chief Education Officer.

In accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation to Committees, the Policy & Resources Sub-Committee, which consists of a panel of nine Elected Members, is responsible for the selection and appointment to this role.

Please note that the closing date for applications for these roles is Friday 3 November 2023 at 5pm.

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. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact myself on 0141 578 8025.

The Policy & Resources Sub-Committee Selection Panel Interview for this role will be held on Tuesday 21 November 2023.

Recruitment & Selection Process Overview

Consistent with our internal recruitment processes for Strategic Leadership roles, an overview of the recruitment and selection process is detailed below:

 Process

Key Activities

Application process

Prospective candidates will be required to submit:

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

Closing Date:  5pm on Friday 3 November 2023

Applications should be submitted to: alison.calder@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Short-listing process

Short-listing process will be conducted by the Chief Executive and Depute Chief Executive.

Candidate submissions will be assessed against:

  • The role profile.
  • A competency assessment of the supporting statement.
  • Defined criteria to assess the set question response.

Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to a final interview with the Policy & Resources Sub-Committee Selection Panel.

Policy & Resources Sub-Committee Selection Panel Interview process

The format of the interview will be:

  • Candidate presentation in response to a pre-set topic
  • Competency based interview

Selection process

The selection decision by the Policy & Resources Sub-Committee Selection Panel 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 me.

Thank you,

Ann Davie
Depute Chief Executive