How to apply

This guidance contains important information to help with your application:

  • Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details.
  • Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your CV; we may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
  • Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
  • Please ensure that you address the key requirements as set out in the person specification. These competencies will be used as part of the assessment process.
  • Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. We are keen to ensure that all our jobs are accessible to all members of the community and use this data to monitor our progress in doing this.
  • Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
  • Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Chief Executive:

Activity Dates
Closing Date for Applications  9th June 2023 
Longlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend)  Thursday 15th June 2023
Preliminary (Technical) Interviews  Friday 16th June 2023
Assessment Centre / Engagement / Psychometric Assessment W/c 19th June 2023
Final Panel Interview Process Monday 3rd July 2023

 

To apply please click the link below:

Chief Executive

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Rob Naylor on 07922 417550 (rob.naylor@penna.com) or Julie Towers on 07764 791736 (julie.towers@penna.com)

 

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Corporate Director, Resources (S151 Officer):

Activity Dates
Closing Date for Applications  9th June 2023 
Longlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend)   W/c 12th June 2023
Preliminary (Technical) Interviews & Psychometric Assessment W/c 26th June 2023
Assessment Centre / Final Panel Interview Process  10th July 2023

 

To apply please click the link below:

Corporate Director, Resources (S151 Officer)

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 (kelly.ridley@penna.com), Andrew Tromans on 07805 226301 (andrew.tromans@penna.com), or Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or (julie.towers@penna.com)

 

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Director of Finance, Procurement & Audit (Deputy S151 Officer):

Activity Dates
Closing Date for Applications   14th July 2023 
Longlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend) W/c 17th July 2023
Preliminary (Technical) Interviews W/c 24th July 2023
Shortlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend) W/c 31st July 2023
Assessment Centre / Final Panel Process August 2023 TBC

 

To apply please click the link below:

Director of Finance, Procurement & Audit (Deputy S151)

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 (kelly.ridley@penna.com), Andrew Tromans on 07805 226301 (andrew.tromans@penna.com), or Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or (julie.towers@penna.com)