Application Guidance

  • Webinar

    Join us w/c 7th April or w/c 14th April (date TBC) for a recruitment webinar to learn more about these exciting, career-defining opportunities with West Northamptonshire.

    Hear directly from Anna Earnshaw (Chief Executive), Sally Burns (DPH), and other key stakeholders at the Council as they discuss the roles and the West Northamptonshire vision as well as answer any questions you may have about the opportunities.

    Link coming soon to register for the webinar here.

  • To apply, please submit:

    • An up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum)

    • A supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) that addresses the criteria set out in the role profile and uses examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements. It should also cover your motivation for the role and the organisation.

    Applications must include:

    • Full contact details;

    • Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);

    • Details of your current salary and notice period;

    • Notification of any dates when you are not available for interview.

  • Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a response to confirm that it has been received. If you do not receive this response, please contact us to let us know.

    The deadline for submission of your application is midnight on Sunday 27th April for both roles.

    Applications should be submitted via the following links:

    Executive Director of People Services

    Director of Public Health

    You will receive a response to confirm your application has been received. If you do not receive this response, please contact Abbie Hamilton-Grant at abbie.hamilton-grant@tile-hill.co.uk to let us know.

    Inclusivity and accessibility

    At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals.

    If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email inclusion@tile-hill.co.uk.

Recruitment Timeline

Director of Public Health

Applications close: Midnight on Sunday 27th April 2025

Shortlist meeting: Tuesday 13th May (no candidate involvement)

Online Psychometric Assessments and Validation Calls: 13th - 16th May

Final Panel Process* (in person in Northampton): Friday 23rd May

*to include stakeholder/partner panel, team panel, and member interview

Executive Director of People Services

Applications close: Midnight on Sunday 27th April

Longlist meeting: Tuesday 13th May (no candidate involvement)

Technical interview (virtual): Monday 19th May and Tuesday 20th May

Shortlist meeting: Thursday 29th May (no candidate involvement)

Online Psychometric Assessments and Validation Calls: following shortlist

Final Panel Process* (in person in Northampton): Wednesday 11th June

*to include stakeholder/partner panel, local area panel and member interview

Key Contacts

For a confidential discussion about either of these role, please contact the following consultants at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill, who will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered here:

For the Executive Director of People Services, please contact:

Chris Barrow, Senior Consultant

07437 839048
 chris.barrow@tile-hill.co.uk

Anita Denton, Senior Consultant

07725 554802
anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk

For the Director of Public Health, please contact:

Helen Alwell, Senior Consultant

07931 543313
helen.alwell@tile-hill.co.uk

Anita Denton, Senior Consultant

07725 554802
anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk