DE&S Non-Executive Directors Search

The Authority (Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and UK Government Investments (UKGI)) is seeking executive recruitment services to help identify and appoint two Non-Executive Directors to the DE&S Board by Dec 2022, which provides the strategic leadership of DE&S and a forum for independent, non-executive support, advice and constructive challenge to the CEO and other DE&S executives.

One appointee will Chair the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. The other appointee will have specific Systems and Digital expertise to contribute to the delivery of DE&S' 2025 strategy. The digital NED will be asked to attend one or more sub-committees which may include Remuneration Committee, Nominations Committee or the Programme Review Committee.

The following search services are required:

• Advice on advert design, candidate pack and media placement
• Market place research and use of networks to source candidates
• Weekly updates on progress
• Receipt, administration and processing of applications (including provision of diversity and equality information); including applications submitted via the Cabinet Office Public Appointments website
• Sift applications to produce a longlist of recommendations to the Authority, interviews of longlisted candidates to provide the recommended shortlist
• Conduct due diligence checks of shortlisted candidates based on the requirements of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Sector Bodies and as agreed with the Authority.
• Assist with preparation for final interviews (which will be conducted by the Authority) and response handling
• Ad hoc discussions with the Authority on candidates
• Attend longlisting and shortlisting meetings with the appointment panel and any meetings with Ministers
• Undertake relevant searches on candidates, including obtaining references as required
• Inform candidates of outcome and provide feedback
• Diversity monitoring and reporting is required

Further information can be found within the ITT. A Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is also being issued alongside this Contract Notice. These documents can be accessed via the direct Opportunity link attached: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/290484730181819BD60D

If you are interested in participating in this competition, expressions of interest must be made through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).