Application to the Population Office for a 'J' Category Licence

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A decision made (21/12/2006) regarding Application to the Population Office for a 'J' Category Licence to be granted for the post of Business Development Director.

Subject:	Application to the Population Office for a "J" category Licence to be granted for the post of Business Development Director
Decision Reference:	MD-E-2006-0228		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	Personnel
Written report - Title	Request for "J" Category Licence approval - Business Development Director
Written report - Author (name and job title)	Clair Brown, HR Manager
Decision(s): The Minister for Economic Development endorses the proposal to secure the necessary approvals to enable the appointment of a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled person from outside the Island under the auspices of the Housing (General Provisions)(Jersey) Regulations 1979, Regulation 1(1((j) for the post of Business Development Director on the basis of a “J” category housing licence.
Reason(s) for decision: · The role of Business Development Director is critical to the business of Jersey Harbours and the attainment of the Ports and States Strategic objectives, and is therefore deemed to be ‘essential’ as defined under the housing regulations. · A local recruitment will be undertaken in conjunction with a UK campaign, the aim to recruit locally. However, it is considered unlikely that this process will identify a suitably qualified and experienced locally qualified candidate. In view of the need to deliver key operational objectives during 2007 and the high level of professional qualifications and competencies required to fulfil this new post, it would be expedient for the Department to be able to advertise and potentially recruit to this post from outside of the Island in conjunction with the local recruitment process demonstrating economy of effort.
Resource implications: Financial: £20k for recruitment/interview and completion of campaign provided through consultancy. Manpower: HR management of recruitment campaign There are no Property, ICT or Law Drafting implications.
Action required: (Should include circulation details for signed doc) · The Chief Executive Officer makes an application to the Population Office for a "J" category housing Licence to be granted for the post of Business Development Director, under the auspices of the Housing (General Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 1970, Regulation 1(1)j. Subject to the approval of the application to the Population Office, Jersey Harbours will undertake a recruitment process internal and external to the island in order that a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled person can be appointed.
Signature: Deputy A J H Maclean Assistant Minister for Economic Development		Date of Decision: 21 December 2006

Application to the Population Office for a 'J' Category Licence

Report to the Economic Development Minister

Request for "J" Category Licence approval - Business Development Director

1. Purpose of the Report

1.1 The Minister is asked to support a request and recommend approval of a "J" category licence for the new post of Business Development Director.

2. Background and Discussion

2.1 The Department currently has a vacancy for the post of Business Development Director which is a permanently funded post. The job description has been evaluated at Grade 15.

2.2 This is a new highly specialised post that will be responsible for developing and ensuring delivery of the short and long term strategic growth of the Port Estate and Marine Leisure.

The role includes:

· Develop and implement the strategic plans for the port estate to ensure the redevelopment and regeneration of the marine estate ensuring the short and long term strategic requirements of the Port and the Island are met.

· Develop and implement marine leisure strategies that take advantage of the Island’s potential in order to secure Jersey’s position as a leading marine leisure destination and to maximise contribution to the Island’s economy.

2.3 The person specification for the post requires a high level of professional qualifications, together with broad specialist experience. It is the view of the Chief Officer that the potential to attract a candidate with the appropriate skills and experience to fulfil this crucial role from within Jersey is uncertain.

2.4 The post will be advertised early in the New Year locally and via the trade press such as Lloyds list. As it is anticipated that there may be a lack of suitably qualified local applicants for this post, it is considered expedient to obtain consent for the award of a “J” category licence in advance of recruitment going to press.

2.5 The “J” category licence would only be used in the event that recruitment from within the island was unsuccessful.

3. Recommendation

3.1 The Minister for Economic Development endorses the proposal to secure the necessary approvals to enable the appointment of a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled person from outside the Island under the auspices of the Housing (General Provisions)(Jersey) Regulations 1979, Regulation 1(1((j) for the post of Business Development Director on the basis of a “J” category housing licence.

Mrs Clair Brown

HR Manager

18th December 2006