DE&S Non-Executive Directors Search

Concepts

• bristol
• recruitment services
• defence equipment and support
• uk government investments
• ukgi
• de&s board
• de&s non-executive directors search
• job search
• de&s
• strategic leadership of de&s

Location

Description

The Authority (Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and UK Government Investments (UKGI)) is seeking executive recruitment services to help identify and appoint two Non-Executive Directors to the DE&S Board by Dec 2022, which provides the strategic leadership of DE&S and a forum for independent, non-executive support, advice and constructive challenge to the CEO and other DE&S executives. One appointee will Chair the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. The other appointee will have specific Systems and Digital expertise to contribute to the delivery of DE&S' 2025 strategy. The digital NED will be asked to attend one or more sub-committees which may include Remuneration Committee, Nominations Committee or the Programme Review Committee. The following search services are required: - Advice on advert design, candidate pack and media placement - Market place research and use of networks to source candidates - Weekly updates on progress - Receipt, administration and processing of applications (including provision of diversity and equality information); including applications submitted via the Cabinet Office Public Appointments website - Sift applications to produce a longlist of recommendations to the Authority, interviews of longlisted candidates to provide the recommended shortlist - Conduct due diligence checks of shortlisted candidates based on the requirements of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Sector Bodies and as agreed with the Authority. - Assist with preparation for final interviews (which will be conducted by the Authority) and response handling - Ad hoc discussions with the Authority on candidates - Attend longlisting and shortlisting meetings with the appointment panel and any meetings with Ministers - Undertake relevant searches on candidates, including obtaining references as required - Inform candidates of outcome and provide feedback - Diversity monitoring and reporting is required

CPV Codes

• 79600000 - Recruitment services
• 79611000 - Job search services
• 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel
• 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Further information can be found within the ITT. A Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is also being issued alongside this Contract Notice. These documents can be accessed via the direct Opportunity link attached: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/290484730181819BD60D If you are interested in participating in this competition, expressions of interest must be made through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). DSP Opportunity https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/290484730181819BD60D