Head of Communications for Manx Care

AuthorityCabinet Office
Date received2021-12-09
OutcomeInformation not held
Outcome date2021-12-21
Case ID2138209

Summary

A request was made for details regarding the recruitment process for the Head of Communications at Manx Care, but the Cabinet Office responded that the information is not held because the post was not advertised.

Key Facts

  • The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding the recruitment of the Head of Communications for Manx Care.
  • The post of Head of Communications in Manx Care was not advertised.
  • An exception was approved for direct appointment under Public Service Commission Recruitment Principles and Policy.
  • The requester was advised to contact Manx Care directly for further information.
  • The request was received on 9 December 2021 and closed on 20 December 2021.

Data Disclosed

  • 2021-12-09
  • 2021-12-20
  • 2138209
  • IM1 3PN
  • IM4 4RJ
  • 01624 686244
  • 01624 642642

Exemptions Cited

  • Information not held

Original Request

Dear Sir or Madam Re OHR Would you please advise: When the post of Head of Communications for Manx Care was advertised. Where the post of Head of Communications for Manx Care was advertised. How many applications for the post of Head of Communication for Manx Care were received. How many of those applicants were interviewed for the post prior to one candidate being appointed. I look forward to hearing from you.

Data Tables (3)

he post of
Head of Communications in Manx Care was not advertised. An exception was approved
for this i n line with Public Service Commission Recruitment Principles and Policy which
provides for direct appointment , if it is determined that a p articular person should fill
the post, for their development or a genuine business need

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 2138209 20 December 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 9 December 2021 and which states:

"Dear Sir or Madam Re OHR Would you please advise: When the post of Head of Communications for Manx Care was advertised. Where the post of Head of Communications for Manx Care was advertised. How many applications for the post of Head of Communication for Manx Care were received. How many of those applicants were interviewed for the post prior to one candidate being appointed. I look forward to hearing from you."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold some of the information that you have requested. The post of Head of Communications in Manx Care was not advertised. An exception was approved for this in line with Public Service Commission Recruitment Principles and Policy which provides for direct appointment , if it is determined that a particular person should fill the post, for their development or a genuine business need. You may wish to take this matter up with Manx Care directly who can be contacted as follows. Manx Care Head Office Noble's Hospital Estate Strang Braddan IM4 4RJ Telephone: 01624 642642

Email: MCALS@gov.im Please quote the reference number 2138209 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi. I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely