Despite making up 75% of local government jobs, women only account for 24% of local authority chief executives. Meanwhile, just 30% of councillors are female, and there has been little movement in this figure for many years. It is more important than ever that leadership teams in local government are fully representative of the populations they serve.

Following two hugely successful events in London, Women in Local Government comes to Manchester for the first time in 2018, returning to London in 2019

The Women in Local Government conference brings together women from local government to offer practical advice and coaching on how to address the barriers affecting your progression and further develop your career in times of change.

Why attend?

• Identify the unique leadership challenges and opportunities facing women in local government today
• Learn how successful women negotiate for what they need to be effective leaders
• Gain a deeper understanding of the skills, qualities and attributes needed to be a successful leader
• Raise the visibility of women as senior leaders in local government
• Create a lasting network of women leaders who are effecting change across local government

2018 speakers include:

• Donna Hall, Chief Executive, Wigan Council
• Sam Smethers, Chief Executive, The Fawcett Society
• Cllr Lesley Clarke OBE, Chairperson, Womens Local Government Society
• Dame Jane Roberts, Chair, New Local Government Network
• Cllr Paulette Hamilton, Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing, Birmingham City Council
• Chris Naylor, Chief Executive, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
• Cllr Louise McKinlay, Leader, Brentwood Borough Council and Cabinet Member for Finance, Commercial and Traded Services, Essex County Council 
• Cllr Marianne Overton MBE, Independent Councillor, Lincolnshire County Council, Leader, Lincolnshire Independents &Vice Chairman, Local Government Association

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at all those who aspire to move into a leadership role in local government or those already in a senior role looking to progress. If you are passionate about, and committed to, improving your own performance, and that of your team and your organisation, then this event is for you.

The event is CPD certified, and a certificate is available to confirm your attendance.

Registration

Registration for Women in Local Government is now open.

Public sector rate: 1 place: £295 + VAT | 4 places or more: £250 + VAT
Others: 1 place: £695 + VAT

Register here to secure your place