London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Camden needed some urgent support with the recruitment of its Assistant Chief Executive. Pentir stepped in at short notice and took over the responsibility for the whole of the project. We established an assessment process which comprised of a preliminary interview, personality profiling, and telephone referencing.
Within very tight timeframes, we completed the preliminary interviews and provided advice to the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive. Having shortlisted four candidates, we asked them to complete an on-line personality profile with a further feedback session. We then took up telephone references in advance of the final Member panel. Camden invited Pentir to attend the final panel to answer questions on the assessment approach taken and to advise the panel in general.
The result was the appointment from the Treasury.
Mike Cook, Deputy Chief Executive, London Borough of Camden said:
“Pentir Talent Solutions was able to step in at very short notice and worked with enormous flexibility to help us fill this high profile role. We received excellent feedback from candidates on their experience and our Board were very positive about the quality of Pentir’s advice, including its written reports. It’s clear that Mike Phillips’ years of experience in the field and his extensive networks bring a significant advantage. In summary, our requirements were fully met and we were delighted with the service.”