New job to take local government reorganisation through transition

The hunt is on for a senior leader to drive the biggest council shake-up in Staffordshire for more than 50 years with the deadline for applications a week away

Staffordshire County Council is leading the process and expects to pay around £135,000 a year, depending on experience, for a Programme Director to lead the proposed reorganisation of local government across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

The successful candidate would oversee preparations to close 10 existing councils and establish two new unitary authorities by 1 April 2028, while keeping vital services running for more than one million residents.

Applications are being handled through Staffordshireleaders.com with the closing date next week.

If you think you can do the job and want to apply, here’s the link.