Chief Executive and Corporate Directors

Listed on this page are the Chief Executive's and Corporate Directors' contact details

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

Sarah Nardone, Corporate Director for Children and Education Services

Sarah Nardone is Corporate Director for Children and Education Services, with responsibility for children’s social care, youth justice, education and early years.

Sarah is the statutory Director of Children’s Services (DCS).

Prior to joining Nottingham City Council, Sarah was an Assistant Director for Children’s Services at Lincolnshire County Council, leading on transformation and sector-led improvement.  

She has nearly 25 years of experience in children’s services, having previously worked in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Sarah is an active participant in the Association of Directors of Children’s Services on national committees and working groups and is a safeguarding trustee for a Multi-Academy Trust. 

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: Sarah.nardone@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)

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

E-mail: stuart.fair@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Nicki Jenkins, Corporate Director of Growth and City Development

Nicki Jenkins has worked at Nottingham City Council for over 25 years, starting out her career as a Drug Prevention Worker. She was appointed Interim Corporate Director of Growth and City Development at Nottingham City Council in September 2024. 

Nicki was previously the Director of Economic Development and in 2020 Strategic Property joined her Directorate, followed by FM and Building Services in 2023. In that role she has been instrumental in driving forward the transformation of services especially in terms of the implementation of the Corporate Landlord approach across the Council, the delivery of the Council’s asset rationalisation programme and the development of a new Growth Plan for Nottingham.

Nicki has worked within the Economic Development field for a number of years, leading on the agenda to support inclusive growth in the city, with a particular emphasis on supporting those who are most disadvantaged or marginalised in our labour market.

Contact Details

Corporate Director for Growth and City Development (Interim)
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG

Tel: 0115 915 5555

Email: nicki.jenkins@nottinghamcity.gov.uk