Talking to someone the other day about what it is like to be a Section 151 officer, they asked me for a simple summary of what it means to hold that role. I think they were surprised when I summarised it in just three words: ‘dealing with uncertainty'.

A significant part of the job is ensuring you have the right people around you, the most appropriate systems and processes, build strong partnerships internally and externally, and to ensure you are seen as a trusted individual whatever you do.