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Sajeeda Rose, Chief Executive
Sajeeda is the Chief Executive of Nottingham City Council. She is responsible for the managerial leadership of 7,000 staff and for providing policy advice to elected Councillors.
Prior to becoming Chief Executive, Sajeeda served as the Council’s Corporate Director for Growth and City Development. In this role she was responsible for all aspects of place development for the city including all functions relating to Economic Development, Property, Planning, Transport, Housing and Regeneration.
On behalf of the Council, Sajeeda has led the major redevelopment of the Broad Marsh area in the heart of the city centre, successfully transferred housing management services back into the Council, she was also a key part of the team that established the East Midlands Combined County Authority and she has overseen the effective management of the Councils 3,600 properties and nearly £1billion of Council assets.
Before joining Nottingham City Council in September 2021, Sajeeda was the Chief Executive of the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership where she was influential in successfully securing and delivering investment to support the regional economy with a strong track record of performance and delivery.
Contact Details
Sajeeda Rose
Chief Executive
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
E-mail: Sajeeda.Rose@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Jill Colbert, Corporate Director for Children and Education Services
Jill Colbert is Corporate Director for Children and Education Services, with responsibility for children’s social care, youth justice, education and early years.
Jill is the statutory Director of Children’s Services (DCS).
Prior to joining Nottingham City Council, Jill was Chief Executive of Together for Children (the operating company that delivers all children’s services) for Sunderland City Council. Prior to Sunderland, Jill worked for Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council, as the Corporate Director for Children, Families and Wellbeing. Here she held the roles of statutory Director of Adult Services and Director of Children’s Services, with responsibility for the Director of Public Health and integrated Commissioning for Adults and Children’s services.
Contact Details
Corporate Director for Children and Education Services
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
Tel: 0115 915 5555
E-mail: jill.colbert@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Colin Parr, Corporate Director for Communities Environment & Resident Services
Colin joined the council’s Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) in the summer of 2023, joining Nottingham City Council to lead the Communities Environment & Resident Services (CERS) Directorate which delivers the councils frontline Environmental Services including Highways and Waste, our Cultural and Leisure services and our Communities and Regulatory services.
A transformational leader with a background of leading successful change across place and corporate services at some of the largest and best performing councils in the country. Colin joins Nottingham City Council with a clear vision to build an effective, transformational and visible leadership team in the Directorate, to support leaders and managers across CERS in their journeys to transform services across the Directorate to deliver the best outcomes for our citizens and best value for our council tax payers.
Whilst transforming services within CERS, Colin also intends to play a prominent role as a member of the Councils CLT to lead and stimulate the change required across the whole council and our City partners to allow Nottingham to fulfil it’s potential as the economic powerhouse and cultural heart of the wider East Midlands region.
Contact Details
Colin J Parr
Corporate Director Communities Environment & Resident Services
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
E-mail: colinj.parr@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Vicky Murphy, Corporate Director Adult Social Care and Health
Prior to joining Nottingham City Council in November, Vicky was the Service Director of Adult Social Care and Deputy DASS at the London Borough of Haringey since May 2022. In this role, Vicky managed all social care operations, commissioning and integrated health.
As a registered and qualified mental health social worker, Vicky brings over 28 years of experience to her role, including leading national initiatives through the Kings Fund and regional projects for the Association of Directors of Adult
Social Services (ADASS). She currently holds a national role with ADASS as Co-Chair for both the National Social Care Partnership Board and the National Care and Justice Network.
Vicky is a highly experienced transformation lead, known for her ability to transform services across various local authorities and health organisations. Her efforts have significantly improved performance and outcomes for residents while achieving and exceeding agreed savings targets.
Before her tenure at Haringey, Vicky held senior management positions whilst at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and for the last 6 months stepped up as the interim Director of Adult Social Care.
Her portfolio included directing all adult social care operations, commissioning and integrated care.
Vicky possesses in-depth knowledge of the Council’s statutory responsibilities within a financially constrained environment.
Contact Details
Vicky Murphy
Corporate Director Adult Social Care and Health
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
E-mail: vicky.murphy@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Stuart Fair, Corporate Director of Finance and Resources (S151) (Interim)
Stuart Fair is the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources (S151) (Interim) at Nottingham City Council, where he oversees a broad portfolio of responsibilities including Finance, Audit, and Procurement services.
With a wealth of experience spanning over four decades, Stuart has held several pivotal financial leadership roles. He has served as Interim Director of Finance & S151 Officer at North Lincolnshire Council, Interim Director of Resources and S151 Officer at Tameside MBC, and Interim Director of Finance at Wirral MBC. Prior to this he led on Financial Management advisory work (UK and international) at CIPFA for 17 years.
Stuart’s portfolio includes advising on large-scale projects, such as new hospital and PFI initiatives, and providing expert evidence for inquiries, including the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry. His legal background complements his financial acumen, reflected in his roles on the Scottish Criminal Courts Rules Council, the Judicial Institute for Scotland's Advisory Council and the Law Society of Scotland.
At Nottingham City Council, Stuart applies his extensive expertise to strengthen financial management and support the Council’s improvement agenda.
Contact Details
Stuart Fair
Corporate Director Finance and Resources
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
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