J category Licence granted for the post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development

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A decision made (20.03.2006) to endorse the proposal for a "J" Category Licence to be granted for the post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development.

Subject:	Application to the Population Office for a permanent "J" category Licence to be granted for the post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development.
Decision Reference:	MD-E-2006-0043	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:
Written Report Title:	Request for "J" Category Licence approval	Written report – Author:		Mrs Linda Houzé
Decision(s): The Minister for Economic Development endorses the proposal to secure the necessary approvals to enable the appointment of a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled person from outside the Island under the auspices of the Housing (General Provisions)(Jersey) Regulations 1979, Regulation 1(1((j) for the post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development on the basis of a permanent contract.
Reason(s) for decision: · A local recruitment process has commenced however it is considered unlikely that this process will identify a suitably qualified and experienced locally qualified candidate. · In view of the need to deliver key operational objectives by January 2007, and the high level of professional qualifications and competencies required to fulfil this new post, it would be more satisfactory for the Department to advertise simultaneously locally and in the U.K . · The role of Director of Business and Enterprise Development is critical to the business of the Economic Development Department and the attainment of States Strategic objectives, and is therefore deemed to be ‘essential’ as defined under the housing regulations.
Action Required: · The Chief Executive Officer makes an application to the Population Office for a permanent "J" category Licence to be granted for the post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development, under the auspices of the Housing (General Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 1970, Regulation 1(1)j; · Subject to the approval of the application to the Population Office, the Economic Development Department undertakes a recruitment campaign outside of the Island in order that a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled person can be appointed.
Signature: Senator Philip Ozouf Minister/ for Economic Development			Date of Decision:

J category Licence granted for the post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development

Report to the Economic Development Minister

Request for "J" Category Licence approval -

Director of Business and Enterprise Development.

1. Purpose of the Report

1.1 The Minister is asked to support a request and recommend approval of a "J" category licence for the new post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development.

2. Background and Discussion

2.1 The Department currently has a vacancy for the post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development, which is a permanently funded post. The job description has been evaluated at Grade 14.

2.2 This is a one of the highest profile posts within Economic Development. The post holder will shape the future direction and image of the Economic Development Department with the business community on the Island, across the States of Jersey and its public and private sector partners. As such its importance cannot be underestimated.

2.3 The person specification for the post requires a high level of professional qualifications, together with broad experience. The Chief Executive Officer anticipates that the likelihood of attracting a candidate with the appropriate skills and breadth of experience to fulfil this crucial role from within Jersey is remote.

2.4 In view of the need to deliver key operational objectives by January 2007. It would be more satisfactory for the Department to advertise simultaneously locally and in the U.K, and if appropriate hold interviews for both locally qualified, and non locally qualified applicants at the same time. The “J” category licence would only be used in the event that recruitment from within the island was unsuccessful.

3. Recommendation

3.1 The Minister for Economic Development is asked to endorse the proposal to secure the necessary approvals to enable the appointment of a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled person from outside the Island under the auspices of the Housing (General Provisions)(Jersey) Regulations 1979, Regulation 1(1((j) for the post of Director of Business and Enterprise Development on the basis of a permanent contract.

Mrs Linda Houzé

Senior Human Resources Manager

17 March 2006