The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has announced that its Chief Executive, Nigel Ellis, will retire in May 2025.

Mr. Ellis has been Chief Executive for eight years, having been Director of Operations prior to that. Before joining LGSCO he was in charge of investigations at the healthcare regulator and held a variety of roles in the voluntary sector.

Mr. Ellis said:

“I believe the organisation is in a strong position and, along with the ever-present challenges, there are genuinely exciting new opportunities that lie ahead. It has been a great privilege to lead LGSCO, alongside the six Ombudsmen who have been in post during my tenure, and I thank all of those I have worked with.

“There is still much for me to do in the coming months and I look forward to ensuring the organisation continues to be efficient and effective in its role as part of the oversight system for local government and social care.”

Recruitment for the new Chief Executive will begin shortly with an appointment expected to be announced in the new year.

Article date: 08 November 2024