As the Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure has undergone a significant update, it was appropriate for the Human Resources and Council Tax Committee to approve its adoption in accordance with Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution.
The updated Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure reflects procedural enhancements following the implementation of the Council’s HR and Payroll System (iTrent), incorporates current best practice, and reinforces the Council’s commitment to fair and inclusive recruitment. It ensures that all candidates, internal and external, have equitable access to employment opportunities, enabling the Council to attract and retain a diverse and skilled workforce.
The policy also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of recruiting managers and the HR team and provides comprehensive guidance on legal obligations associated with recruitment activity.
The policy reflects current best practice and has been developed in collaboration with Human Resources, Unison, and relevant service leads.
The Assistant Director (People) is authorised, in consultation with the Head of Paid Service, to make any necessary and consequential amendments to associated people policies and procedures arising from the implementation of the updated policy.
The Assistant Director (People) is also authorised, in consultation with the Head of Paid Service, to make any further amendments to the policy (and any associated policies) as may be required to ensure compliance with future changes to employment legislation, including those anticipated under the Employment Rights Bill, particularly in relation to family leave and support provisions.

That the Council formally adopts and implements the updated Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure.

The updated Recruitment and Selection Policy ensures the Council is fully compliant with employment legislation and best practice, putting the organisation and its staff in a positive position as we progress towards Local Government Reorganisation.
This policy will therefore align with any employment responsibilities of the new unitary authority.