The Recruitment Process

Indicative Timetable
Closing date: 11th October 2004
Longlisting Meeting: 18th October 2004
Longlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone on the afternoon/evening of the 18th October
Longlist Interviews: 20th or 21st October 2004
Shortlisting Meeting: 26th or 27th October 2004
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone on the afternoon/evening of the 27th October or on the 28th October
Final Interviews: 3rd, 4th or 5th November 2004

Response instructions
If you wish to apply for one of these posts, please respond by fully completing and returning the attached application form plus any other supporting material you feel necessary.

CV’s should not be submitted.

You should ensure that you have included your mobile, work and home telephone contact numbers, and e-mail address(es) if available.

Please note it is essential that in your application, you give evidence and/or examples in respect of the “Knowledge and Experience” and “Skills” sections of the Role Description. For those candidates invited for interview/assessment, these responses will be further developed and discussed.

You should also give names, positions, organisations, email/postal addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer, specifically indicating if you do not wish them to be approached without your permission.

Completed applications should be sent to: Claire Hands, Tribal Executive Resourcing 154 Great Charles Street, Queensway, Birmingham B3 3HW. Email: claire.hands@tribalresourcing.com

Should you decide to make a formal application, you will be contacted by telephone if you are being called forward for longlist assessment. Those applicants not longlisted will be advised by letter.

Candidates may be asked to prepare some additional material in advance of the interview/assessment processes.

Queries
The City Council is being assisted in recruiting to this post by Tribal Executive Resourcing who will respect absolutely the privacy of any initial approach or expression of interest in these posts, whether formal or informal. Should you wish to have an informal or confidential discussion, you may contact Heather Ferguson or Jeff Stanton at Tribal Executive Resourcing Birmingham office on 0121 233 7700.

Birmingham City Council is committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexuality or disability.