Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0e-8c0a-71b6-b049-1d142697bc3e/uk-sbs-ps17069-executive-search-for-the-following-position-economic-and-social awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS PS17069 Executive Search for the following position: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Chair [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 5 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 13 Apr 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 \*\*Please do not respond directly to the Buyer\*\* The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is a public body operating as an executive non-departmental public body accountable through the Director General Business and Science (DGBS), to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Minister for Universities and Science. Government are seeking an inspirational social scientist with international standing and proven track record to lead the Economic and Social Research Council - initially as its Chief Executive and subsequently as its Executive Chair as it is established as one of the nine Councils within UK Research and Innovation in April 2018. As part of UK Research and Innovation's executive committee the Executive Chair will have an important role in determining how these benefits are manifested in UK Research and Innovation and a critical role in championing and increasing the impact of the social sciences within UK Research and Innovation, government and the UK more widely. The successful candidate will lead the activity of the Council itself and in addition play a critical role in shaping the new structures and ways of working within UK Research and Innovation. The post holder will be ESRC CEO until April 2018 and then transition to become Executive Chair of ESRC within UKRI taking on responsibility for strategy and delivery of ESRC's remit and of one or more areas of shared capability for UKRI on behalf of all of the Councils. The appointed search and recruitment firm will be required to deliver search requirements for the vacancy in order for the successful applicant to be appointed by August 2017. Requirement: The successful organisation will be required to undertake the following work: • Attend planning meetings and discuss search and campaign requirements with the Independent Panel Member(s), both appointment teams and other key stakeholders to agree the search, advertising strategies and timetable; • Provide search and selection services ensuring a strong and diverse field of candidates; • Give support and advice on the preparation of recruitment documents and ensure applicant packs are made available in alternative formats if requested; • To respond to requests for applications via post and e-mail. To receive, log and acknowledge applications about the post and answer any queries by email or telephone; • Advise on advertising text and negotiating with media on prices for placing external adverts, plus placing advert; and bringing the advert to the attention of names of potential applicants (the team are considering the following publications/websites for advertisements: Times and any other publications/websites which are relevant to the vacant position; • Provide weekly campaign updates and statistics on the search and selection, including diversity; and • Attend a wash up meeting after the advertisement closes to discuss the pool of candidates and debrief. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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