Liverpool Council is to create two new roles at the heart of its procurement and finances briefs after a series of contract failures.
Following an expensive energy contract debacle that could impact the city’s schools and fire service, and 13 costly contract agreements either expiring or in danger of running out, the local authority is moving to set up a position to oversee its contract handling process. A report to its appointments and disciplinary panel has outlined how the position of chief procurement officer is to be set up, earning up to £101,000 a year.
Following the resignation of Mel Creighton, former deputy chief executive and director of finance, a new role is to be created in its stead - Strategic Director of Finance and Resources - earning up to £150,000 a year. According to reports circulated relating to the new positions, securing individuals to fill the roles will cost £27,000, through the appointment of an executive search agency support at the cost of £25,000 and an additional £2,000 to advertise the role externally.
