The remuneration of senior employees, which is defined as those who are members of the Strategic Leadership Team, those holding statutory posts, or those whose remuneration is £150,000 or more per year, is set out below. Salary (including Fees and Allowances) includes elements such as market supplements and honoraria. The costs disclosed for interims represents the total amount paid to the respective agencies which includes agency fees and other charges. No payments were made for bonuses in either year.
| 2025/26 Post | Salary (including fees and allowances) £ | Benefits in kind & expense allowances £ | Compensation for loss of office £ | Total remuneration (excluding pension contributions) £ | Pension contributions £ | Total £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive (a) | 224,538 | 108 | - | 224,646 | 49,398 | 274,045 |
| Strategic Director - Resources (b) | 190,500 | - | - | 190,500 | 41,910 | 232,410 |
| Strategic Director - Children (c) | 186,031 | - | - | 186,031 | 40,927 | 226,958 |
| Strategic Director - Housing and Environment (d) | 179,556 | - | - | 179,556 | 39,502 | 219,058 |
| Strategic Director - Adults and Public Health (e) | 174,081 | - | - | 174,081 | 38,298 | 212,379 |
| Strategic Director - Adults and Public Health (f) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strategic Director - Strategy and Change (g) | 149,730 | 3,171 | 98,570 | 251,472 | 32,941 | 284,412 |
| Strategic Director - Strategy and Change (h) | 25,353 | - | - | 25,353 | - | 25,353 |
| Strategic Director - Economy and Sustainability (i) | 159,126 | - | - | 159,126 | 35,008 | 194,134 |
| Director of Legal and Democratic Services(j) | 215,841 | - | - | 215,841 | - | 215,841 |