Application Guidance

  • To apply, please submit:

    • An up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum)

    • A supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) that addresses the criteria set out in the role profile and uses examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements. It should also cover your motivation for the role and the organisation.

    Applications must include:

    • Full contact details;

    • Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);

    • Details of your current salary and notice period;

    • Notification of any dates when you are not available for interview.

  • Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a response to confirm that it has been received. If you do not receive this response, please contact us to let us know.

    Applications should be submitted via the following link:

    Apply - Executive Director Children’s Services

    Apply - Assistant Director (Commissioning) Adult Services

    You will receive a response to confirm your application has been received. If you do not receive this response, please contact Anna Shepherd at anna.shepherd@tile-hill.co.uk to let us know.

    Inclusivity and accessibility

    At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals.

    If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email inclusion@tile-hill.co.uk.

Recruitment Timelines

Executive Director of Children’s Services

Applications close: 2:00pm Thursday 3rd July

Longlist meeting: Monday 7th July (no candidate involvement)

Technical interview (virtual): Thursday 10th July

Shortlist meeting: Thursday 10th July (no candidate involvement) *please note you will be contacted on Friday 11th July to be advised of outcome

Final Panel Process* (in person in West Sussex): Tuesday 15th July

Assistant Director (Commissioning) Adult Services

Applications close: 9:00am Tuesday 15th July

Longlist meeting: Wednesday 23rd July (no candidate involvement)

Technical interview (virtual): Monday 28th (PM) or Tuesday 29th July

Shortlist meeting: Tuesday 29th July (no candidate involvement)

Final Panel Process* (in person in West Sussex): Monday 4th August

Key Contacts

For a confidential discussion about either of these roles, please contact the following consultants at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill, who will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered here:

Anita Denton, Senior Consultant

07725 554802
anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk

Helen Alwell, Senior Consultant

07931 543313
helen.alwell@tile-hill.co.uk