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Appointments Panel - Monday, 27th July, 2026 1.30 pm

July 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm Appointments Panel View on council website

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The Appointments Panel is scheduled to meet on Monday 27 July 2026. The panel's agenda includes discussing the shortlist of applicants for the Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service) role and considering declarations of interest from councillors.

Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service)

The panel is scheduled to determine the shortlist of applicants for the position of Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service). This role is crucial for providing strategic leadership, managing the council's staff and resources, and ensuring high-quality advice to elected members. The Chief Executive is responsible for delivering the council's agenda, achieving the highest possible performance, and representing the Royal Borough of Greenwich1 in partnership work. The job description outlines the need for substantial leadership experience at a senior strategic level, strong communication skills, and a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement. The current Chief Executive is Debbie Warren.


  1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a London borough in southeast London, England. It is home to a number of London's most famous landmarks, including the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark, and the National Maritime Museum. The council is responsible for providing a wide range of services to its residents, including education, housing, social care, and waste management. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Anthony Okereke
Councillor Anthony Okereke Leader of the Council Labour and Co-operative Woolwich Common
Profile image for Councillor Jackie Smith
Councillor Jackie Smith Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Greenwich Builds and Estate Regeneration Labour and Co-operative Woolwich Arsenal
Profile image for Councillor Matt Hartley
Councillor Matt Hartley Leader of the Conservative Group Conservative Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham
Profile image for Councillor Bren Albiston
Councillor Bren Albiston Labour and Co-operative Charlton Hornfair
Profile image for Councillor Mariam Lolavar
Councillor Mariam Lolavar Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care and Communities Labour and Co-operative Blackheath Westcombe
Profile image for Councillor Tamasin Rhymes
Councillor Tamasin Rhymes Leader of the Green Group Green Shooters Hill
Profile image for Councillor Calum O'Byrne Mulligan
Councillor Calum O'Byrne Mulligan Cabinet Member for Transport, Climate Change, Waste and Streets Labour Greenwich Creekside

Topics

Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service) Royal Borough of Greenwich Debbie Warren

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 27th-Jul-2026 13.30 Appointments Panel.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 27th-Jul-2026 13.30 Appointments Panel.pdf

Additional Documents

CE JD and PS.pdf
Declarations of Interests report.pdf