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Watch the webinar: Data skills, recruitment and retention
This webinar took place on 11 December 2025.
The session explored how local authorities can successfully recruit, retain, and develop data professionals.
- Tim Robinson from Manchester City Council and Edward Purchase from Camden Council shared their first hand experience on data talent, campaigns and frameworks.
- Anna Humpleby from LOTI shared how the Pan-London Analytical Capability Framework has achieved success across Greater London.
- Welna Bowden MCIPD and Lisa Trickey from the LGA shared guidance from the LGAs strategic workforce planning as well as provide a national perspective.