Reform to Reality: The impact on local government careers

Local Government Reorganisation and the Devolution agenda are reshaping not only councils, but the careers of those who lead them.
We recently asked senior leaders across the sector how these changes are influencing their roles, ambitions, and outlook. The results reveal a sector in motion, where uncertainty, opportunity, and reflection are all playing out at once.

Over 60% of respondents told us they’ve changed their career plans as a direct result of LGR and Devolution. Many see this as a chance to progress, while others are already exploring new roles, or even considering a move out of the sector altogether.

This moment of hyper-mobility brings both challenge and potential. For organisations, it highlights the need to invest in resilience, retention, and talent development. For individuals, it offers a chance to rethink what the next chapter of leadership could look like.

Our report explores these insights in full, painting a picture of a sector at a turning point and what that means for the future of leadership in local government. To read the full report, please click the button on the right side of this page.

If you'd like to delve further into the insights or discuss what they might mean for your career or your organisation, our consultants are happy to talk. You can book a call with the team through the links below.

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