Many officers start their careers as specialists in their field, such as finance, law, social care or planning, but the nature of their job changes as they are promoted to roles that see them working closely with elected politicians and facing public scrutiny. In this episode of The Local Authority, a podcast from Local Government Chronicle, we explore how the sector can better support officers moving into more senior positions. Joining LGC deputy editor Martin George are Joanne Roney, chief executive of Manchester City Council; Bruce McDonald, leader of Elmbridge BC, and Deborah Evans, chief executive of Lawyers in Local Government.

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