Riley, who is stepping down to focus on family care commitments, is also the council’s deputy chief executive and oversees the county’s parks and libraries.
She has led children’s services for the last seven years having previously held senior roles at the council overseeing highways, operations, strategy and economic growth.
A recruitment process is due to start for her replacement.
“It has been an incredibly difficult decision to leave, but care commitments for my own family means it now feels the right time to do, said Riley who is leaving at the end of June.
She added: “I feel extremely privileged to have spent 18 years with the council in numerous roles.”
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
