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:
| Activity | Dates |
| Closing Date for Applications | 12th April 2024, midnight |
| Longlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend) | 22nd April 2024 |
| Preliminary (Technical) Interviews | 1st May 2024 |
| Shortlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend) | 8th May 2024 |
| Assessment Centre | TBC |
| Final Panel Process | TBC |
To apply please click the link below:
If you have any questions or would like a confidential discussion please contact our retained consultants at with a Penna:
Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or Nick Raper on 07715 690463.
Head of Service Roles
| Closing Date for Applications | To apply, please click link: |
| 7th May 2024, Midnight | Head of Social Work for Children in Need of Help and Protection |
| 7th May 2024, Midnight | Head of Children in Care and Resources |
| 7th May 2024, Midnight | Head of Community Safety, Resilience and Emergency |
For a confidential discussion conversation about any of the above roles, please contact:
Ali Tasker on 07514 724 114, Nick Raper on 07715 690 463 or Amin Aziz on 07709 514 141
| Closing Date for Applications | To apply, please click link: |
| 7th May 2024, Midnight | Head of Adult Social Care Delivery - Working Age, Protection and Quality Standards Services |
| 7th May 2024, Midnight | Head of Adult Social Care Delivery - Locality, Prevention and Discharge, and Enablement and Independence Services |
| 7th May 2024, Midnight | Head of Function for All Age Commissioning |
For a confidential discussion conversation about any of the above roles, please contact:
Carol Coyle on 07500 887 849, Nick Raper on 07715 690 463 or Amin Aziz on 07709 514 141