Recruitment and e-government support

The project issues
The Improvement and Development Agency secured funding from the ODPM for capacity support to South Bedfordshire's e government programme, including recruitment of an e-government Programme Manager, a Knowledge Manager and an Intranet development officer. Additional recruitment assistance was given in the appointment of an interim Head of IT.

During initial investigations it was apparent that additional help with e-government issues would assist the Council in their implementation.

Close working with the Corporate Services Manager, Mike Bensley, and the E-government Programme Manager, Paul Baines, was essential to essential to ensure a rapid response to the requirement.

The Socitm Consulting solution
We worked closely with the officers from Bedfordshire and the I&DeA to gain understanding of the practical issues and the business requirements.

Consultancies were contacted and a shortlist provided for interview for the knowledge Management post and a successful appointment made. Assistance was supplied in the appointment of the interim Head of IT.

E-government issues were dealt with through the appointment of a company to develop the Intranet, the production of an E-Government Route-map and assistance with the e-government presentations for senior officers.

The benefits to the client
The added support for the e-government programme was acquired with the minimum effort to the Council, releasing the Corporate Services Manager to continue with day to day management with the confidence that the e-government programme was being driven forward within the authority.

Project identification
Client organisation: South Bedfordshire District Council
Client contact: Mike Bensley, Corporate Service Manager, 01582 474050, mike.bensley@southbeds.gov.uk
Lead consultant: phil.hunt@socitm.gov.uk
Project no: 5180/5316