As part of its commitment to maximising sustainable growth in communities throughout the UK, ADEPT launched a high level Leadership Development Programme for aspiring Directors of Place in late 2018. The programme is open to all local authority and combined authority members of ADEPT and has proved very popular.
This course is designed for Directors, Assistant Directors and Heads of Service who aspire to progress to executive director level. If you are earlier on into your career and looking for training and development to progress to head of service / assistant director and beyond, please explore our Leadership Pathway Programme.
The deadline for applications for the 2026 ADEPT Leadership Development Programme is midnight on Friday 16 January 2026. If you have questions about the programme please email [email protected].
ADEPT’s Leadership Development Programme is a unique opportunity for aspiring Directors of Place who want to move beyond their own specialisms to become future leaders.
The programme has been created for people currently in a Tier 3 or 4 senior leadership level, who are part of ADEPT member organisations.
Working with colleagues, place directors, course leaders and guest speakers, the programme will give you the opportunity to:
- Use time away from demanding roles to reflect on yourself as a leader
- Explore how to move from being a specialist/expert to a leader of place
- Build on previous leadership and management training
- Develop new skills, debate issues and explore challenges
ADEPT is seeking applications from a wide range of people and backgrounds. ADEPT is committed to providing opportunity, encouraging diversity and enabling both the programme and our organisation to benefit from fresh perspectives in an inclusive environment.
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