Professorial and Senior Management Roles

For departments undertaking recruitment to senior vacancies, specifically at professorial or senior management levels, it is recommended to engage early with the University's HR Recruitment Adviser, Paul Ellison. This dedicated resource is available to provide expert guidance and support throughout the entire recruitment life-cycle for these critical appointments.

Paul collaborates closely with Heads of Departments and hiring managers to ensure a strategic and effective recruitment campaign. His expertise covers a comprehensive range of support, including:

• Advertising Strategy: Developing targeted and impactful advertising approaches to attract a diverse and high-calibre pool of candidates both nationally and internationally.
• Research and Headhunting: Proactively identify, approach, and secure highly-skilled, passive candidates
• Selection Methodologies:Advising on best practice selection methods tailored to the specific requirements of senior leadership and academic roles.
• End-to-End Campaign Management:Providing hands-on support in managing the entire recruitment campaign, from initial candidate attraction through to offer management

Early engagement with Paul will enable your department to leverage speciali​sed talent acquisition knowledge and resources, ensuring that we collectively make the best possible appointment for these pivotal roles.

Contact Paul by email Email paul.ellison@york.ac.uk