Executive Search Services

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    "description": "The Commission seeks to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Executive Search provider to work in partnership with HR, the Chief Executive and Clerk, the Senior Leadership Team and Committee Clerking Teams to design and deliver open, transparent and inclusive recruitment campaigns with successful outcomes.",
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