Organisation Structure

Chief Executive

The Chief Executive has overall responsibility for Council employees, and operates in conjunction with department heads.

Our Chief Executive is Harry Catherall.

Executive Management Team

The Executive Management Team comprises Oldham Council’s most senior officers.

EMT provides managerial leadership of the Council and supports Elected Members of the Council in:

  • Developing strategies
  • Identifying and planning resources
  • Delivering plans
  • Reviewing the Authority’s effectiveness with the overall objective of delivering a co-operative future where everyone does their bit to create a confident and ambitious borough

The team works together to achieve the most effective services possible for the Borough’s diverse communities.

It also ensures that Oldham plays a full part in national, regional and sub-regional activities.

EMT Members

  • Chief Executive  – Harry Catherall
  • Managing Director Community Services and Adult Social Care (DASS) – Mark Warren
  • Deputy Chief Executive – Helen Lockwood
  • Strategic Director Communities and Reform – Rebekah Sutcliffe
  • Managing Director of Children and Young People (DCS) – Gerard Jones
  • Strategic Director Commissioning / Chief Operating Officer – Mike Barker

Oldham Council Senior ManagmentTeam Structure