Council managers

The council is managed by the Chief Executive. The Deputy Chief Executive and Directors are responsible for certain areas of the council's work.

Our management structure is split by responsibility area.


	John Robinson Chief Executive Responsible for the work of the paid staff of the council. Delivers: Leadership Strategic direction Policy advice Partnerships Operational management
	Deputy Chief Executive Kirsty Cole Democratic Services and Governance Strategic Development Strategic Project Management Strategic Community Projects Organisational Development
‌	Director of Resources and S151 Officer Sanjiv Kohli Revenues and Benefits Financials Service Procurement Asset Management Audit (Client side) Administration Services Performance
	Director of Customers Matthew Finch Heritage, Culture and Visitors Customer Services External Communications Information Governance ICT Active4Today Ltd contract management
	Director of Safety Karen White Community safety Environmental Health and Licensing Housing Options and Safeguarding HR Legal Strategic Housing Newark and Sherwood Homes (client side)
‌	Director of Community Temporary arrangements by senior Business Unit Managers Waste, Litter and Recycling Grounds Maintenance, Parks and Amenities Parking Services Arts & Community Development Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Building Control (client side)