Rotherham Council’s cross-party Senior Officer Appointments Committee is set to recommend John Edwards for the role of Chief Executive.
This recommendation will be put to Full Council for ratification on Wednesday 21 May 2025.
John currently holds the position of Director General at the Department for Education. A teacher by profession, John previously spent 14 years in local government, culminating in a role as Director at Manchester City Council. He subsequently held roles as Regional Schools Commissioner and Chief Executive of the Education and Skills Funding Agency at the Department for Education.
Councillor Chris Read, Leader of Rotherham Council, said: “John’s significant experience and strategic vision, coupled with his strong public sector leadership background, make him ideally suited to lead Rotherham forward. I look forward to working closely with him to build on the progress we’ve made and continue delivering for our residents.”
John Edwards said: “I’m absolutely delighted that Rotherham Council will be recommended to appoint me as their next Chief Executive. If confirmed, it will be a privilege to serve the Leader, Cabinet, elected members and residents of the borough, and to work with great colleagues right across the Council.”
Subject to Full Council’s ratification, John Edwards will begin his role as Chief Executive in June 2025.