In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Nicola Hallworth-Rudd, Head of Public Sector UK at Michael Page, to delve into the intricate challenges and innovative solutions in public sector recruitment. Nicola brings her extensive experience to the table, discussing the complexities of various organizational structures like CA, UA, and MBC, and how they can be perplexing for those outside the sector.

Challenges Explored:

• The daunting message of austerity and financial constraints that make the public sector less appealing.
• Councils’ struggle to effectively communicate their mission and community support.
• The difficulty in attracting suitable talent for roles that are complex, broad, and high-pressure.
• The challenge of competing in a recruitment market dominated by the private sector’s ...