Chief Executive recruitment

Information about recruitment of new Chief Executive

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The serving chief executive of Leicestershire County Council, John Sinnott, announced in May that he will be retiring from the council at the end of November.

The advertisement for a new Chief Executive has been published today, with a closing date of 19 October 2025.

The appointment panel, made up of cross-party political representatives, will lead the recruitment process. Any queries should be directed to the team at Starfish.

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