North East Regional Employers’ Organisation is one of eleven regional bodies that support local authorities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

NEREO’s function is to support local authorities and partner organisations in the fields of Human Resources, Organisational Development and Employee Relations in all their complex and varied forms.

NEREO is a small organisation with a big reputation. Our staff have over a hundred years experience of working in the public sector. Some have voluntary and private sector experience too.

The Governance of NEREO is carried out by an Executive Committee made up of Elected Member representatives from each of the local authorities.

Meet the Team

NEREO Director, Mick Brodie

Position: Director Email: mbrodie@nereo.gov.uk  Mobile Number: 07702 305875 Linkedin: View Profile Responsibilities:  Overall responsibility for the management of NEREO Principal policy adviser to Elected

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Secretary, Maureen O’Keefe

Position:Secretary Email: mokeefe@nereo.gov.uk PhoneNumber: 0191 249 5874 Responsibilities:  Provide full administrative and secretarial service to the Directorate Arrangement and administration

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NEREO Consultant, David Leask

Position: NEREO Consultant Email: dleask@nereo.gov.uk Phone: 0191 2493852 Responsibilities: Providing Strategic Organisational Transformation support with regards to reviewing and restructuring

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