Appointment of Place Making Director for Bristol

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Dear S Kirtley,

Please see below and attached a response to your freedom of information
request:

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information
Act, relating to the recent appointment of a 'Place Making Director for
Bristol'.

I understand this position was ultimately appointed to Mike Bennett,
however this request does not require any personal information related
to applicants successful or otherwise.

I would like to be provided with, at the earliest opportunity, the
following information related to this role and the recruitment process
which was followed:

1) The job description for 'Place Making Director for Bristol' as
advertised when seeking applicants;

Please see job description attached.

2) Confirmation of how the vacancy was advertised - to include a list
of any websites or publications the role was advertised in, and the
actual advertisements themselves;

The role was advertised in The Sunday Times and The Times online.
Please see advert attached.

3) Confirmation of how many people applied for the role;

We had 43 applications.

4) Confirmation of how many people interviewed for the role;

6 candidates were interviewed for the role

5) Any details on key performance indicators on which the role will be
measured for success;

The objectives for the postholder are being developed. As they stand
at the moment, they are posted online at
http://mikebbristol.wordpress.com/the-ne...

6) Copies of any press releases/ media statements announcing the role
or the appointment of Mike Bennett

Please see copies of press releases/ media statements attached.

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Kind Regards
Elouise

Elouise Wilson
Adviser (Resourcing)

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