Decision details

To appoint Penna as agent to recruit to five posts across the Finance, Assets and Climate team.

Decision Maker: Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy Section 151 Officer - Gemma Bell

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To appoint Penna as agent to recruit to five posts across the Finance, Assets and Climate team.

Reasons for the decision:

The council could use its own internal recruitment channels but given the high profile nature of these roles and the urgency with which they are needed, the search and select service offered by Penna is expected to provide the best result for the council to fill these roles.

Alternative options considered:

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Declarations: None.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The Head of Finance role has previously been advertised with no successful candidate appointed.

Contact: Gemma Bell, Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy S151 Officer Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 06/06/2025

Date of decision: 06/06/2025

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