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Nottinghamshire County Council

Director of Digital & Customer Experience - Permanent

Salary: Up to £109,694

We’re Nottinghamshire County Council, and we’re a community – inside and out. As we proudly serve a population of over 800,000 people across our county, we support each other, empower each other and respect each other. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire. And we do that by providing top-quality, vital services for our residents, working closely together, and with people in the wider community, to do it. It means that when you join us, you’ll feel part of something bigger than yourself. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on your doorstep.

We are ambitious about the future of public services and the role digital, technology and customer experience plays in improving outcomes for residents. We already have strong foundations, capable teams and real momentum. What we need now is a strategic leader who can bring pace, focus and delivery to the next stage of our journey.

This is an opportunity to shape how residents experience the council - from the first contact through to resolution - while leading the digital and technology capability that underpins modern, effective public services. You will lead our digital, ICT and customer functions at a pivotal moment, helping us accelerate transformation, embrace emerging technologies such as AI and automation, and create services that are simpler, more accessible and more responsive for the people of Nottinghamshire.

You will play a key role in modernising our “front door”, driving user-centred service design and ensuring digital and customer insight shape how we work across the organisation. Alongside this, you will provide strategic leadership for technology, cyber security, infrastructure and digital innovation - ensuring we are future-ready, resilient and equipped to support large-scale organisational change and the transition towards unitary local government arrangements.

This is not simply a technical leadership role. We are looking for a visible, collaborative and delivery-focused leader who can work across organisational boundaries, influence senior stakeholders and bring people together around a clear vision for change.

What matters most is your ability to think strategically, lead through change and turn capability into impact. We are looking for someone who can combine innovation with pragmatism, bring clarity to complexity and help unlock the full potential of the teams and technology already in place.

If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now.

For more information please visit: https://nottinghamshireseniorleadership.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna:

• Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morris@penna.com
• James Miller on 07701 233159 or email: james.miller@penna.com
• Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: kelly.ridley@penna.com

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5^th July 2026

How to Apply

1.     Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.     Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.     Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.     Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.

5.     Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.     If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Nottinghamshire County Council

Executive Director (Strategic & Enabling Services) – Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £165,593

We’re Nottinghamshire County Council, and we’re a community – inside and out. As we proudly serve a population of over 800,000 people across our county, we support each other, empower each other and respect each other. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire. And we do that by providing top-quality, vital services for our residents, working closely together, and with people in the wider community, to do it. It means that when you join us, you’ll feel part of something bigger than yourself. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on your doorstep.

This role comes at a defining point in our journey, with a clear focus on leading the organisation successfully through the opportunities and challenges of today, while also helping shape what comes next through Local Government Reorganisation. As the landscape evolves towards new arrangements from April 2028, this role will play an important part in driving organisational change, strengthening partnerships and helping create the foundations for future success across the wider system.

We are looking for an ambitious, values-led leader to join our Executive Team and help shape the future of both our organisation and the wider place we serve. This is not a traditional corporate services role. It is a strategic leadership position at the heart of organisational change, system collaboration and modern public service delivery.

You will lead a broad portfolio of strategic and enabling services and will ensure the council remains well-run, forward-thinking and equipped to deliver excellent services for residents. Just as importantly, you will provide visible corporate leadership across the organisation, helping to shape culture, performance and the way we lead and support our people through change. As we navigate Local Government Reorganisation and wider transformation, you will play a pivotal role in engaging our workforce, building confidence, maintaining trust and ensuring colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to contribute to the journey ahead.

As a key member of the Executive Team, you will work closely with elected members, partners and regional stakeholders to influence outcomes beyond organisational boundaries. Whether through transformation, workforce reform, digital innovation or service integration, you will bring people together around a shared ambition for the future of the place and the communities we serve.

We are open to background and professional discipline. What matters most is your leadership. We are looking for someone who can lead through complexity and ambiguity, inspire confidence, deliver results at pace, and bring people with them through periods of significant change.

You will care deeply about people, culture and organisational wellbeing, creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, supported and motivated to deliver their best for Nottinghamshire's communities.

If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now.

For more information, please visit https://nottinghamshireseniorleadership.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna:

• Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morris@penna.com
• James Miller on 07701 233159 or email: james.miller@penna.com
• Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: kelly.ridley@penna.com

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5th July 2026

How to Apply

1.     Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.     Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.     Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.     Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.

5.     Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.     If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Job Title: Deputy Head of Pensions Finance

Salary Range: £48,873 - £62,451 dependents on experience

Permanent – Fulltime 

Location: Wandsworth

Other essential information: Hybrid Working Available 

Are you an experienced qualified accountant (preferably CIPFA) or have 5 years’ experience of working in technical accounting in local governments

If the answer is “yes” then we have the perfect opportunity for you at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils 

The Pensions Finance team has a variety of work shared in a small team giving the opportunity to get involved in every area.  The team provides financial and investment support to Wandsworth Council’s £3bn pension fund, the Southwest Middlesex Crematorium Board and the Better Service Partnership’s Insurance function. 

Your role will be to support the Head of Pensions Finance in producing the reports and financial statements of the Pension Fund, Insurance and Southwest Middlesex Crematorium Board as well as managing financial assets and cash balances.  

This includes deputising for the Head of Pensions Finance on operational matters, staff management, as lead officer for Local Pension Board, the role of Treasurer to the SWM Crematorium and on accounting advice and decision making.  The strengthening of pension fund governance in the General Code and Fit for the Future adds a non-finance element to the role and requires strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presentation to Board.

You will need a strong understanding and experience of accounting (preferably using CIPFA Code of Practice) and the ability to gain in depth knowledge of the 3 areas while meeting deadlines. 

About the role 

As Deputy Head of Pensions Finance you would need to be prepared to step in as Deputy and Committee or Board and you would need to build your knowledge of:

·      Accounting (ideally for an LGPS fund or local government) and governance

·      Smaller Body accounting and financial planning for Southwest Middlesex Crematorium

·      Accounting and budgeting for the costs of the council’s insurance, including setting aside appropriate balances to cover self-insurance costs

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

·      Must be able to demonstrate experience of producing year end accounts and interpreting and applying accounting rules.  

·      Ability to effectively check your own work and that of colleagues is essential.

·      Must have in depth knowledge and understanding of local governments accounting codes, standards and regulations that apply to local authorities, LGPS pension funds and joint committees.

·      Experience of providing a finance support service including financial planning and reporting, ensuring non-finance managers comply with financial regulations engage effectively with, budget setting and monitoring in year.

·      Knowledge and understanding of the Local Government finance environment, including the Local Government Pension Scheme

·      You will have excellent communications skills to write reports and brief notes with the opportunity to present them at Board and other meetings.

Useful Information

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

You can view the full Job Description here

Applications close: 5th July

Interviews: W/C 13th July

For a confidential discussion contact: Andreas.Efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794.

Provisional Interview Dates: 22nd / 23rd / 24th June 2026

How to Apply

1.    Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.    Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.    Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.    Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.

5.    Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

Salary Up to £66,000

Hybrid / Morden

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. This role will lead on the management of Merton’s Highways and Sustainable Transport contracts, worth approximately £6 million annually, and drive strategic procurement for a major highways term service contract valued over £50 million.

Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Transport Highways and Climate, you will be a dynamic and motivated individual who has proven experience in highways contract management, ideally within a local authority or large public sector environment.

You will be working as part of the team to oversee strategic procurements, including the mobilisation and implementation of new contracts. You will have a strong knowledge of NEC4 or similar contract forms, highways maintenance, and public realm services and will have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing robust contract monitoring and performance reporting regimes. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

You will hold a recognised professional qualification in Highways/Construction Management/Civil Engineering.

What we offer:

Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon’s world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.

At Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.

Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working.

The role benefits from hybrid working with at least 3 days a week at the Civic Centre in Morden.

You can review the full Job Description for the role here.

For a confidential discussion please contact brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council

Corporate Director for Children’s Services (DCS)

Salary £170,987

At BCP Council, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to join a council that has made significant progress. In 2025, we achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement, won the prestigious Municipal Journal (MJ) Local Government Achievement Award for Senior Leadership Team of the Year, and in 2026, secured a C1 rating for our Housing Services, marking significant progress in our improvement journey. We continue to build positively - while remaining ambitious about what comes next.

We are looking for our next Corporate Director of Children’s Services to provide energetic, values-led leadership across education, SEND, children’s social care and commissioning. This is a role for a collaborative and politically astute leader who understands that sustainable improvement comes through strong relationships, collective ownership and genuine corporate working.

At BCP Council, improving outcomes for children and young people is a collective responsibility - embedded across the whole organisation, not held within one directorate alone. As Corporate Director of Children’s Services, you’ll play an integral part in shaping the vision, direction and performance of the entire organisation and delivering the Council’s overall strategy.

You will join an organisation where values genuinely matter and where culture, teamwork and shared accountability sit at the centre of how we lead. We are seeking someone who will bring children and young people’s voices into the heart of the organisation, while working positively across the council, with partners and within a complex political and social care system environment.

There are important priorities ahead: strengthening financial grip, continuing improvement in SEND, responding to rising demand and helping shape the next phase of our organisational journey. You will inherit strong teams who are professionally curious and committed to continuous improvement, allowing you to focus on strategic leadership, visibility, partnership working and organisational influence.

Life at BCP Council offers the chance to combine meaningful leadership with an exceptional quality of life across one of the UK’s most vibrant coastal regions.

If you are ready to help shape the future for children and young people at BCP, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please visit https://www.leadatbcp.co.uk/

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

• Nick Raper on 07715 690463 or email: nick.raper@penna.com
• Amin Aziz on 07709 514141 or email: amin.aziz@penna.com
• Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: kelly.ridley@penna.com

Closing Date: Midnight 28^th June 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

This is a defining leadership opportunity in a borough with real momentum

Stockport is one of the UK’s leading local authorities – recognised nationally, ambitious locally, and clear about where we’re going next.

Ambitious Stockport

Award-winning. Partnership-led. Purpose-driven.

• MJ Local Authority of the Year 2025

• MJ Senior Leadership Team of the Year 2024

• Strong system leadership across Greater Manchester

• A culture built on collaboration, honesty and ambition

This is a Big Opportunity

This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for Stockport. With a clear long-term vision – One Stockport, One Future – we’re bringing partners, communities and services together to help everyone live happy, healthy lives.

The Stockport Family

A different way of working – rooted in people and place

Our model brings services together around:

• Prevention and early help

• Strengths-based, asset-led practice

• Community capacity and neighbourhood working

• Local delivery footprints for better insight and impact

The opportunity ahead

Strong foundations. Clear ambition. Space to lead.

We know where we are on our journey. Inspection recognised solid foundations and committed sta’— alongside areas to strengthen.

That’s your opportunity:

To lead the next phase of progress with full organisational backing. An independent peer review described Stockport as “an impressive organisation with strong relationships and a clear sense of purpose.”

What You’ll Lead

You will lead the next phase of improvement across:

• Children’s social care and safeguarding

• Education and SEND

• Early help and prevention

• Partnership delivery across the system

You’ll build on strong foundations, restore momentum and drive lasting change for children and families.

Who you are

A leader with purpose and presence

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strategic ambition and clarity

• Warmth and authenticity

• Strong partnership working

• A deep commitment to children and families

Join us

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a borough with confidence, ambition and a clear sense of nationally acclaimed direction.

Contact Nick Raper on 07715 690463 or Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 at Penna for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 28 June 2026

For further information, please click the links below:

www.stockport.gov.uk/leadingstockport

Executive Director of Children’s Services - Stockport Council

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

An opportunity for a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer has become available to work at Durham County Council as part of the Legal and Democratic Services Team.

Durham County Council is the 8^th Largest Local Authority in the country supported by an experienced and talented legal service. Based in Durham City with excellent transport links our County is a fascinating place to work with rich history and heritage, coastline as well as areas of outstanding natural beauty and a world heritage site on the doorstep.

We actively promote a positive work / life balance and support wellbeing. We offer flexible hybrid working, a friendly and supportive working environment and a wealth of interesting work.

What is Involved

This motivated highly professional team is looking for an individual committed to excellence to undertake contracts and procurement work. The successful candidate will support and assist the Senior Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Governance) as well as being responsible for their own caseload, providing a professional legal service with support from dedicated Legal Assistants. You will join a small team supplying high quality legal advice with a significant and varied caseload undertaking work relating to all Council functions and the opportunity to provide advice to schools, academies and the Fire Service.

In particular you will be working closely with our excellent Corporate Procurement Team who deal with an annual spend of over £500 million on the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. You will advise on contracts and procurement for the provision of works, services or supplies, event and art agreements, as well as grant agreements and associated legal documentation. You can expect to be involved in high value and complex construction, regeneration and ICT projects.

We are looking to hear from enthusiastic individuals with a can do approach to join our busy team who are committed to providing an excellent legal service. The Council will happily consider applications from those newly-qualified or those wishing to consider a new specialism.

What Will I Need

You should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with current practising certificate (will consider those about to qualify having completed all academic stages).

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the Job Description for your Supporting Statement to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

Interviews

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

Benefits & Rewards

We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions).

Take a look at our comprehensive rewards and benefits package at the link below:-

https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

Hybrid Working

Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.

You can find the full Job Description for the role Here

For a confidential discussion please contact brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.