Malcolm Silander

District Councillor at Sevenoaks District Council

Malcolm Silander is a seasoned professional with a strong background in recruitment, management consulting, and public service. As the Managing Partner and Co-founder of Precision BioSearch since November 2020, Malcolm has specialized in executive search for the biotech sector, connecting leaders in next-generation therapeutics with companies focused on innovative medicine. Since May 2023, Malcolm has served as a District Councillor for Leigh & Chiddingstone Causeway at Sevenoaks District Council. Previous experience includes management consulting roles at Talcy and Tempting Ventures, and significant leadership positions at Skills Alliance, including Managing Director and UK Operations Director. Additionally, Malcolm held the role of Managing Director at Theta Partners, focusing on recruitment within technology markets. Earlier career achievements include driving growth for Hays Life Sciences in Canada and leading senior teams within Progressive Pharmaceuticals. Malcolm holds a degree in Sociology and Politics from The University of Edinburgh and a certification in Business Administration from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

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Sevenoaks District Council

As well as standing for Sevenoaks District Council, SDC stands for Seriously Different Council. The three main reasons we stand out are our dedication to customer service, the quality of our services and the way we empower our staff. It’s not just us that think so though, we have been rated in the top 2% of best performing district councils nationally. We are also proud to hold the Investors in People 'Platinum'accreditation - the first local authority and public sector employer to secure the award in May 2016. Sevenoaks District is large, covering 142 square miles. A huge 93% of that is Green Belt and a lot of the area is rural. However we do have some thriving big towns in the district including Sevenoaks, Swanley, Edenbridge and Westerham. Sevenoaks District is also known for its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which account for more than 60 per cent of the District. We collect the bins and the council tax but we provide so much more to make Sevenoaks District a great place to live, work and visit. We manage development, support local businesses, work to keep the District clean, safe and healthy, provide grants to support local projects and can even MOT your car or help with pest control problems. With more than 50 services provided there are unique opportunities for people to join us and help us achieve the promises we make to our community. With more than 50 services provided there are unique opportunities for people to join us and help us achieve the promises we make to our community. For all our latest job opportunities visit: www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/jobs Find out all about our services on our website www.sevenoaks.gov.uk