We are governed by our member organisations. Each of our member organisations nominate an elected member representative to be part of North West Employers on an annual basis. These elected member representatives agree the positions of Chair, Deputy Chair and two Vice Chairs, and the members of the Executive Board from across the region, at the Annual General Meeting each year.
Our member representatives provide governance and strategic and financial direction to ensure we are a viable and sustainable organisation and that we make best use of membership funding.
The organisation has an external Honorary Treasurer position, provided by a local authority partner. We appoint external auditors to ensure transparency, compliance, and to submit our accounts to the Certification Officer on an annual basis. The day to day management and leadership is provided by the Chief Executive and Leadership Team. The organisation is staffed by a small core of highly experienced and committed officers, supplemented by a team of professional associates.
The objectives of the organisation are:
- To provide information, advice and direct assistance to constituents on the human resource and general management issues they face
- To promote best practice in workforce and organisational development
- To capitalise on our regional position by co-ordinating and managing networks which reflect key areas of interest for member organisations in the North West and identifying opportunities for joint working with partner organisations
- To liaise with and undertake consultation on behalf of the national local government employers (LGA)
Our Executive Board

Councillor Tamoor Tariq
Chair, Bury Council

Councillor Mark Dennett
Deputy Chair, Halton Borough Council

Councillor Professor Chris Harris
Vice-Chair, Lancaster City Council

Councillor Cathy Mitchell
Vice-Chair, Warrington Borough Council

Councillor Mark Smith
Blackpool Council

Councillor Paul Donovan
Cheshire West and Chester Council

Councillor Chris Southward
Cumberland Council

Councillor Alan Vincent
Lancashire County Council

Councillor Ruth Bennett
Liverpool City Council

Councillor James Robert
Merseyside Fire & Civil Defence

Councillor Phil Crowe
Preston City Council

Councillor Jonathan Brook
Westmorland and Furness Council
Our Member Representatives
Meet the rest of our Member Representatives here…