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Stepping into senior leadership is a leap with greater visibility, complexity, and responsibility.
Prepare your next leaders with the Solace Aspiring Head of Service Programme.
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Ready to lead beyond your service?
Director roles demand strategic thinking, political acumen, and whole-council impact. Step up with confidence and discover our Aspiring Director Programme.
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Last chance: the IIM Survey closes at midnight. If our values-driven interim approach has made a difference for you, please take the survey and consider voting for Solace.
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Connected Councils Network (Northern Ireland) — applications closing soon.
A leadership network for senior leaders across NI local government to connect, reflect and work through real challenges together.
Closes: 1 May 2026
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You’re never just a name on a CV.
At Solace in Business, we take time to understand your ambitions — and support you beyond just placements.
Through community, CPD, and peer learning.
Vote for us in the #IIMSurvey2026:
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Thank you to every interim manager and consultant working across local government.
The work you do is crucial to the sector — and to the communities it serves.
We’re proud to work alongside you.
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🤝 Great to be part of the #ICMAGlobalExchange on local gov collaboration & innovation at @KilleavyCastle last week. Brilliant to see partners come together & share what works in practice.
Thanks @CooperationIRL @ICMA + Connected Councils Network + CIMA Northern Ireland Branch
The IIM survey is open — and it shapes how interim providers support you.
If we’ve made a difference, we’d really value your vote.
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Interim managers are public servants at heart.
So are we.
That’s why how we support you goes beyond placements — it’s built on shared values.
Voting opens 1 April. Share your experience.
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“Would you mind just giving me your advice?”
We hear it all the time.
And the answer is always: absolutely.
Because it’s not just about placements — it’s about being a trusted partner, every step of the way.
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Reflecting on #InternationalWomensDay last week, Kath O’Dwyer — Chair of Solace and former Chief Exec of St Helens MBC — shares one practical action for leaders:
Identify one female colleague at each level of your organisation.
Ask about their ambitions. Help make it happen.
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⏰Shaping Sustainable Places consultation extended! Deadline now 21 September 🔗 communities-ni.gov.uk/consul… @nidirect @RuralNetworkNI @RuralSupport @RuralCommNet @NI_LGA @DiscoverCAFRE @UFUHQ @AFBI_NI @CommunityNI @Solace_UK @HeritageFundUK @loveheritageNI @ruralaction_ni
‼️ The department has announced an extension to the Public Consultation seeking views on proposals for a new approach to delivering physical regeneration in our villages, towns, and city centres.
The Consultation on the Shaping Sustainable Places Programme will now close on 21 September 2025.
Don't forget to share your views:
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