How to apply

This guidance contains important information to help with your application:

  • Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details.
  • Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your CV; we may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
  • Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
  • Please ensure that you address the key requirements as set out in the person specification. These competencies will be used as part of the assessment process.
  • Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. We are keen to ensure that all our jobs are accessible to all members of the community and use this data to monitor our progress in doing this.
  • Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
  • Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Executive Director of Adult Social Care role (please note these are subject to change):

Activity

Date

Closing Date

23 February 2025

Longlist Meeting (candidates not required)

w/c 24 February 2025

Technical Interviews via MS Teams

w/c 3 March 2025

Shortlist Meeting (candidates not required)

w/c 10 March 2025

Stakeholder Panels (in person)

w/c 17 March 2025 or w/c 24 March

Final Panel Member Interviews

w/c 17 March 2025 or w/c 24 Marc 

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Director of Public Health role (please note these are subject to change):

Activity

Date

Closing Date

23 February 2025


To apply for either of these roles, please click the links below:

Thurrock Executive Director of Adults & Health

For a confidential discussion about this role, please call our Penna Consultants:

Amin Aziz on 07709 514141 or  amin.aziz@penna.com or Carol Coyle on 07500 887849 or carol.coyle@penna.com 

Director of Public Health

For a confidential discussion about this role, please call our Penna Consultants:

Amin Aziz on 07709 514141 or  amin.aziz@penna.com or Nick Raper on 07715 690463 or nick.raper@penna.com