3 - Membership of appointing committee

The composition of the appointing panel will be nominated by the Head of Department or appropriate recruiting manager.  A Convener should be identified at this stage.

The role of the Convener:

• the Convener of the Appointing Committee must ensure fairness and equality for all candidates.
• assign areas to be covered by each panel member;
• greet the candidate and introduce him/her to all the members of the panel;
• direct the questioning and ensure continuity;
• manage the interview process especially in relation to time management;
• record initial scores;
• record final decision.
• ensure a decision is made concerning probation for academic appointments (as appropriate)

When appointing the Committee consideration should be given to the following:

1. At least one member of each sex, if at all possible, shall be appointed on each Committee;

2. Any member of an Appointing Committee should declare any conflicts of interest to the Convener;

3. Appointing Committee members cannot act as referees for candidates being interviewed;

4. Training in Recruitment and Selection will be mandatory by June 2008;

5. Careful consideration should be given to take account of principles of Equality and Diversity.

Appointing Committee Membership – See Appendix 2

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