Nev Wilkinson is just one of the people who helps local authorities hire their top staff. Here he tells Heather Jameson about his day – including some tips on getting the job you want

7am: Nev Wilkinson, managing partner of Rockpools, catches the train from Leicester – it is a useful time to catch up on e-mails and important papers, such as the Lyons review – ‘and, of course, The MJ,' he says. ‘It is essential to keep up with what is going on so we are able to have discussions with clients and candidates.'