Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0a-3efb-724f-874b-21e8c326c3e8/executive-search-services-for-the-recruitment-of-two-senior-directors closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Executive Search Services for the recruitment of two Senior Directors [Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority-ofwat) Estimated value £20,000 to £50,000 Published 3 Feb 2017 Deadline Closed 16 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement The scope covers Advertising, Search,Selection candidate management services. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide Services as set out below. This list is not exclusive. General Requirement: - Agree a methodology and timetable for the recruitments of the Senior Directors - Advise on appropriate media for advertising - Draft separate advertisements and candidate briefing packs along the lines of the current role and job profiles application process - Advise on current role and job profiles as required - Advise on and agree selection criteria for the positions - Place adverts for Senior Director roles - Identify and recommend suitable candidates from existing databases - Conduct a parallel targeted search for the vacant Senior Director roles - Project manage the recruitment and selection processes - Manage applications received through both advertisements and search - Sift applications against agreed selection criteria for the Senior Director posts - Advise on the most appropriate methods for assessing short-listed candidates against the key criteria and competencies. - Sift applications against agreed selection criteria prior to long-list meeting with the Ofwat team. - Undertake preliminary telephone interviews with sifted candidates. - Provide report(s) on findings and suggested long-lists. - Meet with long-list panels. - Meet with short-list panels. - Manage interview process and prepare candidate interview reports on behalf of the Ofwat selection panels. - Provide support to panel members and give feedback to all candidates - Take up references Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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