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How to apply

To arrange a confidential discussion with our recruitment partner, Penna, please get in touch with Julie Towers 07764 791736 or Dawar Hashmi 07772 368388.

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Get further information and details of the application process on the Penna website.

Below we have included some important information to help with your application:

  • Please apply by submitting a CV and supporting statement (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the ‘what we need from you’ section of the role profile). Please also include your contact details.
  • Please ensure your full employment history is outlined in your CV; and that where there are essential criteria, competencies and/or qualifications you make clear how you meet these. 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 share with us in your supporting statement, the values and behaviours that you bring to your leadership, and how you will transfer your skills and experience into this role.
  • Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. 
  • 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.    
  • At any point throughout the process our retained consultants at Penna will be happy to help you with information, insight and guidance about the process and our clients. 

Recruitment timeline

The timetable below sets out the key dates in the recruitment process:

Closing date for applications Sunday 9 February 2025

Longlist meeting (no candidate involvement) Monday 24 February 2025

Preliminary interviews W/C 24 February and W/C 3 March 2025

Shortlist meeting (no candidate involvement) Friday 7 March 2025

Assessment centre W/C 24 March 2025

Final panel interviews W/C 31 March 2025

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