Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You: Balancing AI and trust in senior recruitment

West Midland Employers

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In this episode of the Public Sector I Heart You Podcast, Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers, is joined by Steve Guest, Director of Recruitment and Delivery at Solace in Business, and Jess Mullinger, Executive Director of Sector Support at Solace in Business. 

They explore how artificial intelligence is influencing executive recruitment in local government, where it can add value and where human judgement must remain central. The discussion covers ethical considerations, bias, assessment processes, public trust and the growing pressures in the senior recruitment market.

The episode also looks at succession planning, talent pipelines and how AI could help widen access to public sector leadership roles without losing authenticity or values.

A must‑listen for public sector leaders, HR professionals and anyone involved in senior recruitment and workforce strategy.