Decision details

The Council has been working closely with HMP Ranby, exploring initiatives on the employability of ex-offenders and reintegrating them into society and the workplace.

It was stated that the Council understood its role within the County as a large employer and its duty to work with other agencies and Government departments to play a part in proactively engaging with ex-offenders who may have appropriate skills that could be utilised across the workforce. The Recruitment and Selection Policy was to be amended to include a paragraph outlining that the Council reserved the right to explore employment initiatives to target particular groups who may experience barriers during recruitment processes.

RESOLVED that the Recruitment and Selection Policy be amended to include paragraphs outlining initiatives to target particular groups who may experience barriers during recruitment processes, explanation of the process for the recruitment of Assistant Directors and above and clarification regarding starting salary for roles.

Reason

This is in accordance with the Council’s aim to invest in our towns and people.