'The cost exceeds the previous estimate'
Labour-run Nottingham City Council is being forced to spend £78,000 over what it had budgeted following a failed recruitment drive. The cash will be used to fund "urgent agency support" for a couple of roles related to buildings and construction work.
The council says: "The building control service has two principal building control surveyors, who undertake the more complex building control duties for larger residential and non residential buildings. One has recently retired and the other has left the authority."There are also other vacancies at a lower level within the team. A recent recruitment process for the principal role did not attract any candidates, and a market supplement also failed to attract suitable candidates.
"Two agency posts are required, to ensure service continuity prior to further recruitment. Support is required for up to six months, to allow sufficient time for permanent recruitment and appointment. Two agency officers have now been recruited, but the cost exceeds the previous estimate." The council had been paying out for various very costly external support roles, primarily because it has inadequate internal skills within its workforce, to help guide it towards cultural change and balance its books. A tough labour market following the coronavirus pandemic and the council's reputation has also led to issues in recruitment.
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