Ita O'Donovan has announced she will retire in February next year to give enough time for a successor to be found, despite reaching retirement age in May this year.
She had held the post of chief executive since March 2006.
Speaking after the announcement she said: "Following the death of Baby Peter and the emergence of serious failings in our children's service, it was agreed with the leader that I should stay with the council longer than May to provide stability and help put things right.
"We have taken decisive action over the last eight months and inspectors have recognised that progress has been made but much more needs to be done."
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