The purpose of this RFP is to invite consultants to submit an outline of a proposed recruitment strategy (including proposed timetable) plus pricing for the provision of executive recruitment services for the appointment of a Chief Executive.

The Council wishes to conduct an external contestable recruitment process to appoint a Chief Executive.

The objective of the RFP process is to identify and engage an executive search provider who brings the optimum balance of specialist knowledge, national and international search networks, demonstrable relevant successful experience and cost, to guide and support the Council in identifying and hiring the best candidate for the role of Chief Executive.

Executive recruitment service providers are invited to submit a proposal to provide executive recruitment services for this appointment process.