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Swyddog Monitro a Chlerc yr Awdurdod Tân ac Achub

Lleoliad – Pencadlys y Gwasanaeth, Caerfyrddin

Cyflog – £106,554 (pro rata ar sail dau ddiwrnod yr wythnos)

Mae Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru yn amddiffyn ac yn gwasanaethu cymunedau ar draws rhanbarth eang ac amrywiol o Gymru, gan gwmpasu Sir Gaerfyrddin, Ceredigion, Sir Benfro, Castell-nedd Port Talbot, Powys ac Abertawe. Ein Hawdurdod Tân ac Achub sy’n darparu llywodraethiant democrataidd y Gwasanaeth, gan sicrhau ei fod yn gweithredu’n effeithiol, yn dryloyw ac er budd gorau’r cymunedau y mae’n eu gwasanaethu.

Rydym nawr eisiau penodi Swyddog Monitro a Chlerc profiadol â hygrededd i’r Awdurdod Tân ac Achub i gefnogi’r Awdurdod i gynnal y safonau uchaf o lywodraethu, uniondeb ac ymddygiad moesegol.

Mae hon yn rôl statudol, sy’n gyfrifol am gyflawni swyddogaethau’r Swyddog Monitro o dan Ddeddf Llywodraeth Leol a Thai 1989 a chynghori’r Awdurdod Tân ac Achub ar faterion cyfansoddiadol, deddfwriaethol a gweithdrefnol. Mae’r rôl hefyd yn gweithredu fel Clerc i’r Awdurdod, gan sicrhau bod ei brosesau democrataidd, ei gyfarfodydd a’i drefniadau llywodraethu’n gweithredu’n gyfreithlon ac yn effeithiol.

Gan weithio’n agos gyda Chadeirydd yr Awdurdod Tân, Aelodau’r Awdurdod a’r Prif Swyddog Tân, bydd deiliad y swydd yn cynnig cyngor proffesiynol annibynnol ar lywodraethu a safonau, yn goruchwylio Cyfansoddiad a threfniadau Cod Ymddygiad yr Awdurdod, ac yn helpu i sicrhau bod proses gwneud penderfyniadau’r Awdurdod yn gadarn, yn dryloyw ac yn cydymffurfio â deddfwriaethau a chanllawiau perthnasol.

Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn sydd â:

·      Gwybodaeth gref am lywodraethu llywodraeth leol, arfer cyfansoddiadol a fframweithiau safonau.

·      Profiad o gynghori aelodau etholedig ac uwch arweinwyr ar faterion cyfreithiol, llywodraethu neu weithdrefnol.

·      Gallu i ddarparu cyngor annibynnol, cytbwys a dibynadwy mewn amgylchedd cymhleth yn y sector cyhoeddus.

·      Sgiliau barn, hygrededd a chyfathrebu rhagorol.

Mae hwn yn gyfle gwych i weithiwr proffesiynol llywodraethu profiadol, uwch-gyfreithiwr neu gyn-Swyddog Monitro awdurdod lleol gyfrannu at lywodraethu effeithiol gwasanaeth cyhoeddus hanfodol.

I gael gwybod mwy a sut i wneud cais ewch i Penna | Jobs neu am drafodaeth anffurfiol am y rôl gyffrous hon cysylltwch â Fizza Islam yn Fizza.Islam@LHH.com neu ar 0141 220 6460.

Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn hanner nos ar ddydd Sul 17 Mai, 2026.

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Monitoring Officer and Clerk to the Fire & Rescue Authority

Location – Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Salary – £106,554 (pro-rated to two days per week)

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service protects and serves communities across a vast and diverse region of Wales, covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Powys and Swansea. Our Fire and Rescue Authority provides the democratic governance of the Service, ensuring that it operates effectively, transparently and in the best interests of the communities it serves.

We are now seeking to appoint an experienced and highly credible Monitoring Officer and Clerk to the Fire & Rescue Authority to support the Authority in maintaining the highest standards of governance, probity and ethical conduct.

This is a statutory role, responsible for carrying out the Monitoring Officer functions under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and advising the Fire and Rescue Authority on constitutional, legislative and procedural matters. The role also acts as Clerk to the Authority, ensuring that its democratic processes, meetings and governance arrangements operate lawfully and effectively.

Working closely with the Chair of the Fire Authority, Members of the Authority and the Chief Fire Officer, the postholder will provide independent professional advice on governance and standards, oversee the Authority’s Constitution and Code of Conduct arrangements, and help ensure that the Authority’s decision-making is robust, transparent and compliant with relevant legislation and guidance.

We are seeking an individual who brings:

·      Strong knowledge of local government governance, constitutional practice and standards frameworks.

·      Experience of advising elected members and senior leadership on legal, governance or procedural matters.

·      The ability to provide independent, balanced and trusted advice in a complex public-sector environment.

·      Excellent judgement, credibility and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional, senior lawyer or former local authority Monitoring Officer to contribute to the effective governance of an essential public service.

To find out more and how to apply please visit Penna | Jobs or for an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Fizza Islam at Fizza.Islam@LHH.com or on 0141 220 6460.

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Applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday May 17, 2026.

How to Apply

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🌟 Join Us as Head of Performance and Intelligence! 🌟

This is a permanent role

Location: Sand Martin House, Peterborough (with flexible home working 1–2 days per week)

Salary: Circa £68k - £78k

Are you passionate about driving organisational excellence through data, insight, and innovation? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams and shaping strategic decisions at the highest level? If so, Peterborough City Council wants to hear from you!

About the Role

As our new Head of Performance and Intelligence, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering a corporate approach to performance management and intelligence that underpins the Council’s Corporate Plan and key objectives. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Leadership Team, and strategic partners to ensure robust analysis and insight inform every major decision.

You’ll lead a talented team of service managers and analysts, championing a culture of curiosity, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement. Your work will drive transparency, accountability, and operational excellence across the Council.

What You’ll Do

As Head of Performance and Intelligence, you will:

• Lead and deliver the Council’s performance and intelligence strategy, ensuring a consistent, corporate approach that supports strategic priorities and service outcomes.
• Oversee statutory performance reporting and regulatory returns, ensuring they are accurate, timely, well‑governed, and able to withstand external scrutiny from auditors, inspectors, regulators, and government departments.
• Provide assurance to Members and senior leaders through robust governance, audit trails, data quality controls, and clear performance frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team of service managers and analysts, championing curiosity, professionalism, and evidence‑based practice.
• Drive innovation responsibly, shaping the use of self‑service analytics, data science, and emerging AI capabilities while maintaining strong ethical standards, data quality, and information governance.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships across the system, including with health, police, universities, schools, and other public sector partners, to strengthen shared intelligence and outcomes.
• Support and guide the organisation through Local Government Reorganisation, ensuring continuity, insight, and confidence during a period of significant change.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, embedding inclusive leadership and fair access to insight across all services.
• Present clear, impactful insights to senior leaders and Members, translating complex data into meaningful intelligence that supports decision‑making.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a leader who can operate confidently at the most senior levels of the organisation, with the credibility and experience to influence, assure, and inspire.

• You will bring:
• Significant leadership experience in local government or a closely aligned public sector organisation, operating in a complex political and regulatory environment.
•  Proven accountability for statutory performance reporting and regulatory returns, including governance, audit, and inspection readiness.
•  Strong expertise in performance management, business intelligence, and data‑driven decision‑making, applied at a corporate and strategic level.
•  A track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams, creating a culture of trust, learning, and continuous improvement.
•  The ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, Members, and external partners.
•  Experience of digital, data, or analytics‑led transformation, with a pragmatic and ethical approach to innovation.
•  A clear commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, demonstrated through your leadership practice.
•  A relevant degree and management qualification; postgraduate or professional qualifications are desirable.

 Why Join Us?

·        Make a real impact on the lives of Peterborough’s residents

·        Work at the heart of strategic decision‑making

·        Lead the future of performance, data, and intelligence in a changing local government landscape

·        Enjoy flexible working within a supportive, inclusive organisational culture

·        Play a key role in shaping the Council through Local Government Reorganisation

Ready to shape the future of performance and intelligence at Peterborough City Council?

Apply now and be the catalyst for positive change!

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 10^th May 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 20th / Thursday 21st / Friday 22nd May 2026 (to be confirmed)

Job Description - Head of Performance and Intelligence

For more information about the benefits of working for Peterborough City Council, please visit:

https://careers.peterborough.gov.uk/jobs/why-join-us/

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.
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Salary: Competitive (senior management package)

Location: Wakefield / Hybrid

Wakefield Council is a large and ambitious authority serving more than 350,000 residents across a diverse district of city, towns and rural communities in West Yorkshire, focused on strengthening our communities, growing our economy, improving health and wellbeing, and delivering a greener and more sustainable district.

Finance plays a critical role in enabling those ambitions.

We are now seeking to appoint a Head of Financial Management who will be tasked with strengthening financial planning, business partnering and strategic financial insight across the organisation.

Reporting to the Service Director – Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer), you will lead the Council’s Financial Management and Business Partnering function, supporting services and senior leaders to make informed decisions about the use of public resources.

You will be responsible for supporting the development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy, overseeing budget setting and in-year monitoring, and ensuring robust financial management across revenue and capital programmes. You will also work closely with Directors, Members and senior stakeholders to strengthen the quality of financial advice, business cases and strategic planning.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in modernising the way finance supports the organisation, helping to build a more analytical, insight-driven and digitally enabled finance function.

We are looking for a CCAB or CIMA qualified finance professional who brings:

• Technical expertise in financial planning, budget management and financial reporting
• Experience of leading or operating within a finance business partnering model
• The ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate it clearly to senior stakeholders
• The desire to develop and inspire a high-performing finance team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance manager or aspiring public finance leader to take on a strategic role within a major local authority and contribute to the continued development of our finance service.

For further information, please download the candidate briefing pack by clicking the link below:

Candidate Briefing Pack - Head of Financial Management

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

• Andrew Tromans on 078 0522 6301 or Andrew.tromans@penna.com
• Mark Baldwinson on 077 6469 8139 or Mark.baldwinson@penna.com

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 10^th May 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.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Suffolk (Endeavour House, Ipswich) Hybrid working with strong on-site presence

Lead a housing service through regulatory scrutiny, cultural change, and operational complexity. Two councils, 200+ staff and nearly 7,000 properties.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are proud of the progress we’ve made in housing over the past few years, but we’re honestabout the fact that there’s still work to do. We want a service that places residents at the centre and that they can trust, that meets the highest standards of safety and quality, that strengthens our communities and that is connected to the wider ambitions for our districts.

You will be stepping into a service that has been through major transformation and seen significant improvements to tenant outcomes. There’s a strong foundation, and we want to ensure that this progress is sustained, especially around compliance, repairs performance, and customer experience. Our current areas of focus are embedding our neighbourhood management offer to tenants, improving our void performance, bringing all our homes up to the Decent Homes Standard and developing a new Asset Management Strategy. We have just completed a mock inspection and expect a formal regulatory inspection within the next year, so your leadership will be critical from day one.

You will lead a service that spans two districts, with distinct geographies and political priorities, and manage a significant budget under pressure from repairs inflation, and increasing compliance costs. You will need to balance HRA and General Fund sensitivities, make strategic trade-offs, and keep Members and the Regulator confident that risks are under control.

Your first year will be about:

• Getting us inspection-confident.
• Keeping compliance watertight.
•  Embedding cultural resilience after a period of change, supporting teams, and building confidence.
•  Driving further performance improvements in repairs, voids, housing management and customer experience.
• Continuing to build on the effective prevention and early intervention focus on homelessness.
• Delivering a plan to ensure all our homes meet the Decent Homes Standard following our stock condition survey, including developing a new Asset Management Strategy.
• Managing financial pressures and making smart decisions about HRA and General Fund resources.
• Tackling rural housing challenges, hidden deprivation, dispersed stock, and retrofit programmes.
• Making housing a visible, collaborative partner across health, social care and the wider council agenda.

The next two years will of course also be about playing a key role with colleagues across Suffolk to transform the design and delivery of services in preparation for the three new unitary councils in April 2028 and to influence wider system change alongside our statutory and voluntary sector partners. This is a true opportunity for fresh thinking to make a real difference for our residents.

If you’re ready for these challenges. and if our values of openness, ambition and accountability resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation, contact our consultants at Penna:

Mark Baldwinsonon 07764 698139 or email: mark.baldwinson@penna.com

Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com

Vikhram Singhon 07885 643 273 or email: Vikhram.Singh@penna.com

For further information, please click the below link to download a candidate briefing pack:

Candidate pack – Director of Housing

Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 20^th April 2026

How to Apply

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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.

Salary: £134,616

Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London Hybrid: 3 - 4 days per week in borough

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most distinctive and influential property portfolios in local government, in a borough where place, history and public assets genuinely matter. At Kensington and Chelsea, We’re All In, committed to stewarding our assets with fairness, transparency and long-term responsibility.

As Director of Social Investment and Property, you will sit at the heart of how the Council leads its land and buildings for the long term: financially, socially and reputationally. You will shape decisions that are highly visible, often sensitive, and deeply connected to community confidence, public value and the future of the borough. This role reflects our collective ethos: We’re All In for delivering value that strengthens both our communities and our organisation.

The portfolio is broad and fascinating. It spans operational and civic buildings, a valuable and diverse commercial estate, community and voluntary sector assets, and a number of complex, high-profile sites requiring judgement, technical assurance and calm leadership. We’re All In for ensuring our estate works for residents, supporting services, generating impact, and contributing to a sustainable financial future.

A core part of this role is the leadership and assurance of the Council’s capital programme. You will oversee the delivery of major capital projects across the estate, while also providing professional leadership and scrutiny of the Council’s overall capital delivery framework. This includes ensuring that programmes are well-governed, realistically phased, and aligned to both service need and financial strategy. We’re All In for safe, compliant and responsibly delivered capital programmes that residents can trust.

The Social Investment and Property function underpins the ambitions of the entire organisation. From schools and children’s services, to vehicle depots, offices and temporary accommodation, the quality, safety and suitability of the Council’s assets directly affect service delivery and resident experience. This role therefore sits at the centre of the Council’s ability to operate effectively and sustainably. Which is why We’re All In for collaboration, working with colleagues, partners, and the voluntary and community sector so they can get the best from every asset we hold.

Some assets are income-generating. Others exist to support social and cultural outcomes. Many do both, and your role is to bring coherence, clarity and purpose to how those assets are managed and deployed. We’re All In for striking the right balance between community benefit and commercial value.

This is not a conventional property director role. It calls for a leader who enjoys complexity and understands that the best decisions are rarely one-dimensional. It calls for someone who shares our belief that We’re All In, for our residents, for our responsibilities, and for the future of the borough.

You will be trusted to balance commercial realism with social responsibility, and to give clear, confident advice to Members who are engaged, commercially literate and ambitious for the borough, while remaining rooted in the Council’s values and responsibilities to residents.

This includes working within the context of the Grenfell tragedy and its lasting impact on the borough, ensuring that safety, accountability and trust are embedded in how the Council manages its assets and engages with residents.

You will inherit a directorate that is well-structured, motivated and moving in the right direction following a period of stabilisation and improvement.

The challenge now is different: to provide confident, steady leadership; to embed strong asset management and non-negotiable standards around safety and compliance; and to take the portfolio forward with consistency, transparency and intent. We’re All In for raising standards, strengthening trust and ensuring our buildings are safe, well-managed and fit for the future.

Over the next few years, you will help unlock the full contribution of the Council’s assets to its financial sustainability, bring greater clarity and fairness to how community and voluntary sector assets are used and supported, and lead some of the borough’s most complex and sensitive property projects with credibility and care.

If you are excited by complexity, public service and the chance to lead with both authority and humanity, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. And if you share our belief that we are at our best when We’re All In, working together for our residents and our borough, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information, please download a candidate briefing pack by clicking the link below:

Candidate Briefing Pack - Director of Social Investment & Property

For a confidential conversation, please contact:

Ali Tasker on 07514 724114 or email: ali.tasker@penna.com

Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com

Closing date: Sunday, 3rd May 11:59pm however due to the bank holiday, the application link shall remain open until Monday 4th May 11:59pm

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.

Deputy Chief Executive and Director for Development & Economic Growth

Lead growth, regeneration and place leadership in a high-performing council.

Rushcliffe is widely recognised as one of the country’s most successful and high-performing district councils. Serving a thriving borough south of Nottingham, we combine a strong track record of delivering high-quality services with an ambitious agenda for sustainable growth, regeneration and place leadership.

We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Management Team as Deputy Chief Executive and Director for Development & Economic Growth.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal corporate leadership role at the heart of one of the region’s most dynamic local authorities.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will help shape the strategic direction of the Council while leading a broad portfolio that sits at the centre of Rushcliffe’s future prosperity and place development.

Your responsibilities will include the leadership of a number of key services including economic growth, development management and planning policy, property services, corporate projects, business support team and the Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium and will support major regeneration initiatives. You will work closely with Members to translate ambition into delivery and ensure the Council continues to play a leading role in shaping the borough’s future.

The role also carries Deputy Chief Executive responsibilities, supporting the Chief Executive in driving major strategic programmes and representing the Council in regional partnerships.

You will be directly involved in a number of high-profile projects and partnerships, including:

• The future development opportunities arising from the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station site
• Engagement with the East Midlands Combined County Authority
• Work linked to the East Midlands Freeport
• Major place-shaping initiatives across the borough

This is a rare opportunity to influence the long-term economic future of a borough that combines strong growth potential with a commitment to sustainable development and high-quality places.

The Organisation

Rushcliffe Borough Council is an award-winning and forward-thinking authority with a reputation for delivering high-quality services and maintaining strong financial stewardship.

The borough is one of the most attractive places to live in the East Midlands, with vibrant communities, successful local businesses and a strong commitment to protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

Our Corporate Strategy sets out a clear vision for the future, focused on:

• Supporting sustainable economic growth
• Delivering high-quality places and communities
• Protecting the environment and tackling climate change
• Maintaining excellent public services and value for money

At Rushcliffe we pride ourselves on being ambitious, collaborative and pragmatic. We are a council where leaders have the opportunity to shape outcomes, build strong partnerships and make a visible difference to the places we serve.

Our modern offices at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford, combined with flexible and hybrid working arrangements, provide an environment that supports collaboration, wellbeing and productivity.

Candidates

We are looking for a strategic, outward-facing and politically astute leader who can operate confidently at the most senior levels of local government.

You will bring:

• A strong track record of leadership within local government or a similarly complex organisation
• Experience leading significant services, budgets and professional teams
• A strong understanding of place-shaping, regeneration, planning, economic growth or property
• The ability to build productive relationships with Members, partners and stakeholders
• Experience of delivering change and improvement in a politically sensitive environment

Above all, you will be a visible and inspiring leader who can bring people together around a shared vision for the borough’s future. You will combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset and the credibility to influence across organisational and partnership boundaries.

How to Apply

For further information, please visit https://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk//leadership-vacancies

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

And for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Pete John on 07701 305617 or Julie Towers on 07764 791736.

Closing date: 30 April 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.

Assistant Director – Law, Governance and HR

(Monitoring Officer)

Lead governance, integrity and legal excellence in Rushcliffe.

Rushcliffe Borough Council is widely recognised as one of the country’s most successful and high-performing district councils. Serving a thriving borough south of Nottingham, we combine a strong track record of delivering excellent services with an ambitious agenda for sustainable growth, strong governance and community leadership.

We are now seeking an exceptional legal professional to join our senior leadership team as our Monitoring Officer and Assistant Director for Law, Governance and HR.

The Opportunity

This is a high-profile pivotal role at the centre of the Council’s corporate leadership and governance framework.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will act as the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, ensuring the highest standards of governance, probity and legal compliance across the organisation. You will provide authoritative advice to Members and senior officers, supporting sound decision-making in a complex and evolving local government environment.

Alongside your statutory responsibilities, you will lead a key corporate portfolio within the Chief Executive’s department, with responsibility for Legal Services including governance, Electoral Services and Human Resources.

You will:

• Lead and develop the Council’s legal service, ensuring high-quality and responsive advice across the organisation
• Act as principal advisor to Members, including the Standards Committee
• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer on corporate governance matters
• Support Cabinet, Council and Scrutiny with robust legal and governance advice
• Act in the role of Data Protection Officer
• Provide leadership across the Chief Executive’s department, ensuring effective service delivery and continuous improvement

This is a role that combines statutory authority with strategic influence, offering the opportunity to shape governance, support corporate priorities and contribute directly to the leadership of a successful and ambitious council.

The Organisation

Rushcliffe Borough Council is an award-winning, forward-thinking authority with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and maintaining sound financial management.

Located in West Bridgford, just south of Nottingham, the borough is one of the most attractive places to live and work in the East Midlands, with vibrant communities, successful businesses and a strong commitment to protecting the environment and enhancing quality of life.

Our Corporate Strategy focuses on:

• Supporting sustainable economic growth
• Delivering high-quality places and communities
• Tackling climate change and protecting our environment
• Maintaining excellent services and value for money

Rushcliffe is a council where strong governance and collaborative leadership underpin everything we do. Our culture is ambitious, supportive and pragmatic, and senior leaders have the opportunity to make a visible difference to the organisation and the borough.

We operate from modern offices at Rushcliffe Arena, supported by flexible and hybrid working arrangements that enable colleagues to work effectively while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.

Candidates

We are looking for an experienced and credible local government lawyer who can operate confidently at the most senior levels of the organisation.

You will bring:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with appropriate authorisation/practising certificate
• Strong knowledge of local government law and governance
• Experience of delivering or supporting Monitoring Officer responsibilities
• A proven ability to provide clear, balanced legal advice to Members and senior officers
• Experience of information governance
• Experience of leading legal services or a comparable professional function

You will be a strategic thinker and trusted adviser, able to navigate complex and politically sensitive issues while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Equally important will be your ability to build strong relationships across the organisation, develop high-performing teams and contribute positively to the wider leadership of the Council.

How to Apply

For further information, please visit https://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk//leadership-vacancies

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

And for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or Julie Towers on 07764 791736.

Closing date: 30 April 2026

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.

Salary: £68,395 – £83,123

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA)

Hybrid | 1 day a week in the office

Join a Bold and Ambitious Authority – Be Part of Shaping the Future

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is entering a new phase of empowered regional leadership.

Recently shortlisted for Most Improved Authority at the Local Government Chronicle Awards, we’re leveraging the opportunities presented by the government’s devolution programme to take bold, strategic steps in shaping the future of our region. With greater autonomy and influence, CPCA is driving forward initiatives that will unlock growth, improve infrastructure, and deliver real change for our communities.

We’re now looking for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to join our dynamic and expanding Legal & Governance team. We are proud to share that our Governance team was shortlisted as finalists for the Democratic Services Team of the Year 2024 by ADSO—an achievement that reflects our dedication to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in public service.

This is a pivotal moment to join the organisation. With upcoming developments including the creation of a Mayoral Corporation Development, spatial planning initiatives, and enhanced powers under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, your expertise will be central to our evolution.

This is more than a legal role. You’ll be at the heart of delivering our Local Growth Plan and supporting the Mayor’s ambition to make the CPCA area the UK’s fastest-growing local economy outside London.

As part of the Legal & Governance directorate, you’ll play a key role in ensuring robust governance and delivering high-quality legal advice. You’ll work collaboratively across Legal, Procurement, and Governance teams, as well as with external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

- Advising on a wide range of contracts and grant funding agreements

- Supporting the creation and operation of special purpose vehicles and subsidiary companies

- Providing legal advice to elected members, including attendance at committee meetings

Our Team Culture

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment. The Legal & Governance team is known for its supportive ethos, professional integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement. We value open communication, shared learning, and celebrating success together.

You’ll be joining a team that’s not only highly skilled but also genuinely passionate about public service and making a difference. We encourage innovation, welcome diverse perspectives, and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

Whether you're contributing to strategic decision-making or mentoring junior colleagues, your voice will be heard and your impact will be valued.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident and capable commercial lawyer with a strong grounding in contracts, procurement and general commercial work. Whether your background is in local government, wider public service or the private sector, what matters most is your ability to adapt quickly, build strong working relationships and offer clear, practical advice. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively across a wide range of teams and feel comfortable operating in a politically aware environment.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take on a varied portfolio of advisory work spanning commercial contracts, grant funding, procurement and governance matters. The role offers the opportunity to support major programmes across skills, economic development, transport and infrastructure, as well as contribute to areas linked to devolution and organisational growth. Your work will help shape key projects and decisions across the region.

This is an exciting chance to join one of the UK’s most ambitious and fast‑growing regional authorities. With a new Mayor driving a bold agenda for innovation and growth, you’ll play a meaningful part in delivering high‑impact projects that make a real difference to communities. The work is diverse and engaging, supported by a collaborative team culture and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou at andreas.efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794.

For further information please review the full Job Description, Benefits Package and Pensions Details.

To learn more about working for CPCA please visit: https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/about-us/career-opportunities/

How to Apply

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Director of Environment & Leisure

Salary up to £113,520 | Brighton & Hove City Council

Lead the services that shape the look, feel and everyday experience of Brighton & Hove.

Brighton & Hove is a city like no other – creative, diverse, inclusive and proud. With a thriving cultural scene, strong sense of community and bold vision for the future, we are ambitious for our residents, our city and our organisation.

We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Director of Environment & Leisure – a role responsible for services that shape how residents and visitors experience Brighton & Hove every day.

This is a pivotal leadership position within our City Operations directorate and part of the council’s extended Corporate Leadership Team. You will lead a broad portfolio spanning environmental services, waste and recycling, street cleansing, parks and open spaces, and leisure services – services that are highly visible and central to the quality, sustainability and vitality of our city.

The role comes at an important moment.

You will bring a connected Council approach to delivering our vision of transformation, playing a critical role in delivering our 2030 vision of being connected, being confident, being innovative and creative, being diverse and inclusive and being healthy and psychologically safe. This is the future that we want you to lead the directorate to.

You will oversee our parks and leisure services, balancing community access, biodiversity and events across the city’s much-loved open spaces, while ensuring our leisure offer supports healthier and more active lives. Your leadership in environmental services will also ensure we are a city to be proud of.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of these services – strengthening leadership capacity, developing partnerships across the public, private and voluntary sectors, and ensuring the council continues to deliver value for money in a complex financial

We are looking for a strategic, inclusive and politically astute leader with a track record of delivering transformation and service improvement within complex organisations. You will bring the credibility and judgement required to navigate high levels of public interest and stakeholder engagement, alongside the ability to inspire teams and build a culture of trust, integrity and continuous improvement.

For the right candidate, this is a rare opportunity to lead services that are fundamental to the life, sustainability and reputation of one of the UK’s most distinctive cities.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 19^th of April 2026

For more information, please download a candidate pack here

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

·      Andrew Tromans on 07805 226301 or andrew.tromans@penna.com

·      Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or kelly.ridley@penna.com

How to Apply

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Director of Strategic Property Services

London Borough of Hackney

Salary: Chief Officer 3, which ranges from £123,293 to £137,835

2–3 days in the office

About the Place and Ambition

Hackney is a proudly local, deeply connected borough. The Council operates in a fast-paced urban environment, serving communities who expect high-quality, reliable services and transparent decision making. The estate underpins almost every aspect of that delivery: schools, operational buildings, commercial assets, community provision and the infrastructure that supports day-to-day services.

Why This Role?

The Council has set out a clearer, more coordinated approach to property and asset management. The priority now is to embed that approach, lift the standard of governance and decision making, and build a service that is structured, confident and ready for the future.

The Director will bring leadership to a wide, dispersed portfolio and will help shape how the organisation thinks, plans and makes choices about its estate. This includes ensuring alignment with the Medium Term Financial Strategy, improving how operational, commercial and strategic functions interact, and supporting senior officers and Members with grounded, balanced advice.

About the Role

The Director leads the full span of Strategic Property Services, including operational and commercial property, strategic asset management, acquisitions and disposals, planning viability advice, the corporate landlord function, health and safety, fleet management and oversight of the schools estate.

The portfolio includes a large workforce across multiple technical disciplines and stewardship of significant revenue and capital budgets. The Director will strengthen corporate governance, improve the use of asset intelligence, ensure compliance across all buildings in scope, and support the Council in planning for longer-term needs.

Partnership working is central: the postholder will work with senior leaders, Members, education partners, statutory bodies and regional stakeholders to ensure that Hackney’s estate strategy is cohesive, evidence-led and focused on sustainable outcomes.

About You

Candidates will bring senior-level experience in property and asset management within a large, complex organisation. You will have the professional credibility to lead specialist functions, combined with the ability to guide decision making at a corporate level.

The Council is looking for a leader with sound judgement, a straightforward and calm approach, and the confidence to operate in a political environment.

You will understand how to shape services, bring teams together and raise expectations in a way that builds trust. The ability to handle complexity, communicate clearly and work across organisational and professional boundaries will be essential.

Senior leaders who can bring clarity, discipline and confidence to a major corporate service, and who are motivated by the chance to make a meaningful impact across the borough, are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 26^th of April 2026

For more information, please download a candidate pack here.

For questions or an informal discussion, please contact:

Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com

Ali Tasker on 07514 728114 or email: ali.tasker@penna.com 

Dawar Hashmi on 07772 368388 or email: dawar.hashmi@penna.com

How to Apply

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Salary: Competitive six-figure package

Location: Wakefield / Hybrid

Wakefield Council is a large and ambitious authority serving more than 350,000 residents across a diverse district of city, towns and rural communities in West Yorkshire, focused on strengthening communities, growing their economy, improving health and wellbeing, and delivering a greener and more sustainable district.

Finance plays a critical role in enabling those ambitions.

We are now supporting the council in appointing a Service Director – Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer) to shape the next phase of their financial journey.

Reporting to the Corporate Director – Resources (Section 151 Officer), you will lead the Council’s Financial Services function and will provide strategic leadership across financial management, audit and risk, and revenues and benefits, while supporting the development and delivery of the council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy.

This is a highly visible role at the heart of the organisation. You will work closely with the Corporate Management Team, elected Members and senior colleagues across the Council to ensure robust financial stewardship, informed decision-making and effective financial governance.

You will also play a key role in modernising their finance function – strengthening business partnering, improving financial insight, and embedding a culture where finance operates as a trusted strategic advisor across the organisation.

We are looking for a CCAB or CIMA qualified finance professional with:

• finance leadership experience within local government or a similarly complex organisation
• A track record of delivering financial strategy, organisational change and service improvement
• A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to developing high-performing teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an aspiring finance leader or an ambitious Deputy S151 looking to take on a broader leadership role in a large and forward-looking authority.

For further information, please download the candidate briefing pack by clicking the link: Candidate Briefing Pack - Service Director - Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

For a confidential conversation, please contact:

·        Andrew Tromans – Partner, Penna – 07805 226301

·        Mark Baldwinson – Researcher, Penna – 07764 698139

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 19th April 2026

How to Apply

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Prif Swyddog Tân Cynorthwyol, Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru

Lleoliad – Pencadlys y Gwasanaeth, Caerfyrddin

Cyflog – £121,640 - £129,310

Mae Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru yn chwilio am arweinydd strategol eithriadol i ymuno â’n Tîm Arweinyddiaeth Weithredol fel Prif Swyddog Tân Cynorthwyol.

Mae hon yn rôl ganolog o fewn un o Wasanaethau Tân ac Achub mwyaf a mwyaf amrywiol y DU yn ôl daearyddiaeth. Mae’n gwasanaethu mwy na 900,000 o bobl ar draws canolfannau trefol, cymunedau gwledig, perygl diwydiannol mawr ac arfordir helaeth, ac mae graddfa a chymhlethdod ein hamgylchedd gweithredu yn mynnu arweinyddiaeth o’r safon uchaf.

Rydym yn falch o’n rhagoriaeth weithredol. Rydym yr un mor uchelgeisiol ynghylch ein dyfodol.

Mae’r Gwasanaeth yn mynd trwy gyfnod o drawsnewid strategol- cryfhau gwydnwch ariannol, ymgorffori arweinyddiaeth gynhwysol, moderneiddio darpariaeth gwasanaethau a dyfnhau cydweithio ar draws gwasanaethau cyhoeddus Cymru. Bydd y Prif Swyddog Tân Cynorthwyol yn chwarae rhan ganolog wrth lunio a chyflawni’r agenda honno.

Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd strategol profedig sy’n:

·      Rheolwr Brigâd neu’n Rheolwr Ardal Cymwys presennol.

·      Meddu ar gymhwyster Rheoli Digwyddiadau Aur Aml-Asiantaeth (Lefel 4 ICL neu gyfwerth).

·      Medi ar brofiad amlwg o arwain swyddogaethau cymhleth ar raddfa fawr.

·      Gallu gweithredu’n hyderus o fewn amgylchedd sy’n atebol yn wleidyddol.

·      Meithrin perthnasoedd adeiladol â chyrff cynrychioliadol a rhanddeiliaid.

·      Arwain newid diwylliannol gyda hygrededd, gwelededd ac uniondeb.

Byddwch yn gyfrifol am yrru perfformiad ar draws eich cyfarwyddiaeth, gan gyfrannu at strategaeth sefydliadol a chyflenwi’n weithredol fel Prif Swyddog ar gyfer y gwasanaeth.

Mae’r rôl hon yn galw am farn gadarn, hygrededd gweithredol a’r gallu i ddylanwadu ar y lefelau uchaf. Mae hefyd yn cynnig cyfle prin - i lunio cyfeiriad gwasanaeth sy’n uchelgeisiol, yn canolbwyntio ar y gymuned ac yn falch o’i bobl.

Mae canolbarth a gorllewin Cymru yn cynnig ansawdd bywyd eithriadol, gan gyfuno her broffesiynol â mynediad at rai o’r tirweddau harddaf yn y Deyrnas Unedig.

Os ydych chi’n gryf eich cymhelliad dros wasanaeth cyhoeddus, yn barod i arwain trwy gymhlethdod ac wedi ymrwymo i fodelu Atebolrwydd, Uniondeb, Parch, Didueddrwydd a Moeseg, byddem yn croesawu eich cais.

I gael gwybod mwy a sut i wneud cais ewch i Penna | Jobs neu am drafodaeth anffurfiol am y rôl gyffrous hon, cysylltwch â Fizza Islam ar Fizza.Islam@LHH.com neu 0141 220 6460.

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Candidate Pack

Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn hanner nos ddydd Sul 19 Ebrill 2026.

How to Apply

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4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
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2 x Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Location – Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Salary – £121,640 - £129,310

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking two exceptional strategic leaders to join our Executive Leadership Team as Assistant Chief Fire Officers.

This are pivotal roles within one of the UK’s largest and most diverse Fire and Rescue Services by geography. Serving more than 900,000 people across urban centres, rural communities, major industrial risk and extensive coastline, the scale and complexity of our operating environment demands leadership of the highest calibre.

We are proud of our operational excellence. We are equally ambitious about our future.

The Service is navigating a period of strategic transformation - strengthening financial resilience, embedding inclusive leadership, modernising service delivery and deepening collaboration across Welsh public services. The two Assistant Chief Fire Officers will play a central role in shaping and delivering that agenda.

We are looking for proven strategic leaders who are:

·      An existing Brigade Manager or Competent Area Manager.

·      Holds Multi-Agency Gold Incident Command qualification (ICL Level 4 or equivalent).

·      Has demonstrable experience leading complex functions at scale.

·      Can operate confidently within a politically accountable environment.

·      Builds constructive relationships with representative bodies and stakeholders.

·      Leads cultural change with credibility, visibility and integrity.

You will be responsible for driving performance across your directorate, contributing to organisational strategy and providing Principal Officer operational cover for the service.

These roles demands sound judgement, operational credibility and the ability to influence at the highest levels. They also offer a rare opportunity to shape the future direction of a service that is ambitious, community-focused and proud of its people.

Mid and West Wales offers an exceptional quality of life, combining professional challenge with access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United Kingdom.

If you are motivated by public service, ready to lead through complexity and committed to modelling Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Impartiality and Ethics, we would welcome your application.

For an informal discussion about these exciting roles, please contact Fizza Islam at Fizza.Islam@LHH.com or on 0141 220 6460.

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Candidate Pack

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 19th April 2026

How to Apply

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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.
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Salary: £107,521

Location: Tameside Council

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Are you an ambitious and values‑driven commissioning leader ready to make a real, lasting difference to children, young people, adults, and families? We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning to shape the future of our all‑age health and social care system.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation with a clear focus on quality, outcomes, prevention, and partnership working. You will play a pivotal role in transforming services, strengthening our provider market, and delivering better outcomes for our residents.

You will oversee commissioning strategies, market shaping, contract management, and partnership delivery across the whole age-range.

What you’ll bring

• A proven track record of senior leadership in commissioning
• Deep understanding of social care regulations, contract and performance management
• Experience in managing contract compliance, service quality, and commissioning outcomes
• Ability to develop and influence a sustainable, high‑quality provider market.
• Capability to develop integrated commissioning models across health and social care.
• The ability to inspire teams and build trusted relationships across systems

Why join us

This is an opportunity to shape the future of commissioning to improve outcomes for children and adults at a time of significant national reform and local ambition. You’ll join a collaborative, values‑driven organisation that is committed to achieving the very best for our residents.

If you are a strategic and compassionate leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

For further information and to apply, visit: https://www.leadingtameside.com/

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

• Tom Niven on 07860 657044 or email: tom.niven@penna.com 
• Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or email: julie.towers@penna.com

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, Thursday 16th April 2026

How to Apply

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Current Grade/Salary is MGB £63,966 - £66,378 per annum plus annually reviewable £12k Market Supplement 

Total Salary up to £78,378

Plus a £3k Welcome payment.

They offer an unique and flexible 9 day working fortnight. By condensing 10 days of work to 9 days, you could get up to 26 extra days off per year. The day is flexible as long as the service is not impacted and won’t affect your salary. 

Founded in 2011, the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is the in-house legal service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth.

SLLP is committed to being a high performing in-house shared legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of our five local authorities for the benefit of their communities.

The partnership has 150-160 staff and a turnover of £14 million. Over 1 million people are represented by the constituent councils. Operating at scale has enabled it to recruit and retain excellent staff and to provide a consistently high standard of service to our five Boroughs

We are keen to recruit a qualified lawyer with excellent skills and experience in dealing with a diverse local authority property portfolio especially those with good exposure to property development in a regeneration context and complex commercial asset management for local authorities. This role provides superb opportunity to get involved with a range of exciting and interesting property matters. Reporting into the Assistant Head of Law for this area, you will be part of a friendly and collegiate in-house team and will be involved with regeneration and project work including public/private partnership arrangements, development agreements, commercial property matters, and often dealing with high value and high-profile transactions. This role puts you at the heart of delivering major initiatives across all Boroughs, providing sharp, reliable legal support every step of the way. You’ll be the go-to expert for clear, timely legal and constitutional advice to the Council, Committees, Elected Members, and senior leaders—so solid local government experience is essential.

You’ll also lead a small team of lawyers, guiding their work while juggling priorities, setting direction, and keeping deadlines on track. Strong management skills and the confidence to work independently are a must.

SLLP’s Vision & Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We aim to attract and retain a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we serve.

If you think you have the skills/experience we are looking for and share the same values, then we want to hear from you.

Further information can be found at South London Legal Partnership | (join-sllp.com)

Closing Date: 23:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Brian Gallagher at 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.

Please find the full job description for the role Here