Independent Panel Members (PE006)

MI002

Suitable For:     

Independent Panel Members (IPMs) play an integral part in the Department's internal advertising and vacancy management procedures.

To be eligible to become an IPM and attend the course, you must:

• be EO or above;
• have attended the Managing Vacancies course (tbc)
• have relevant interviewing experience.

Course Objectives:     

By the end of this event, you will be able to:

• assess the content of advertisements against Departmental criteria and advise Line Managers of good practice;
• advise recruiting Line Managers on wider issues;
• identify the developmental opportunities of posts;
• contribute to and agree decision making processes;
• participate effectively as a panel member;
• identify and address inappropriate behaviour by panellists;
• evaluate performance and facilitate feedback for unsuccessful and successful candidates;
• evaluate your own - and the panel's - performance against the Departmental guidelines and procedures.

This is a highly participative event designed to build on your knowledge and experience of the department's vacancy management system. You will participate in focused simulations with role-play specialists aimed at helping you develop and use your interpersonal skills to influence others and to negotiate and formulate clear and effective feedback for candidates and other panellists.

Length:     

This is a one and a half day event

Cost:     

Nil for BIS staff

For all other delegates, including UKTI, Agencies and OGDs the cost is £310

Precourse/post course work:     

It is important that you have your line manager's agreement before putting yourself forward for this event.

Dates/location:

22nd to 23rd May 2012 - London

10th to 11th September 2012 - London

21st to 22nd November 2012 - London

16th to 17th January 2013 - London

18th to 19th March 2013 - London

You can register your interest in this development opportunity by completing the Booking Form.