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Last year we also noted a number of instances where the recruitment material did not specify any figure or salary range. We note that the same practice has continued this year. The figures indicate that there were more positions advertised without an indication of salary this year than last. 16 of the 105 (15%) appointments this year had job information that was no more specific on salary than ‘6 figure package’ or ‘substantial 6 figure sum’. Two had no more detail than ‘salary package designed to attract world-class candidates’. Last year there were 9 such jobs out of 90 appointments (10%).

We suggest that departments and agencies need to have clarified the range available within the pay band before the recruitment process begins. This is particularly true if external recruitment consultants are to be briefed properly. Not to do so could mean that some candidates who might be suitable for the post would not apply. This would tend to limit the openness of the competition.

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