Gillian Wallace
Head of Service for Employment & Skills at Leeds City Council
Gillian Wallace is the Head of Service for Employment & Skills at Leeds City Council, working within the City Development directorate. With a strategic focus on improving employment outcomes and skills development across the city , Gillian plays a pivotal role in shaping inclusive economic growth initiatives. She is a key contributor to regional programmes and regularly collaborates with partners across local government, health, and education sectors as well as employers.
Gillian is also an active voice in regional and national forums, including as a speaker at events like UKREiiF and ReGeneration Earth 2025, Her leadership is marked by a commitment to evidence-based policy, cross-sector collaboration, and ensuring that employment and skills strategies are responsive to both current and future workforce needs
