In his role, he co-ordinates and integrates the range of supports, and services around the child within Education and Families, with a focus on attainment and progression for children from all backgrounds, maintaining frontline services in nurseries, schools and community facilities and delivering a curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.

He has a strategic oversight and co-ordination of integrated education, children, families, and justice services, as well as housing, environmental assets, community services and planning and regeneration, that work across organisational boundaries. 

Chief Officer, (Community Operations): 2016 to 4 September 2023

Depute Chief Executive: from 4 September 2023