North West Tri-Sector Challenge 2026
Is this programme for you?
We’re delighted to announce the fourth annual North West Tri-Sector Challenge! Taking place on Thursday 11 June 2026 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, this exciting event brings together aspiring leaders from across sectors for a powerful, hands-on leadership experience.
Throughout the day, participants will step into senior leadership roles and work in cross-sector teams to tackle complex organisational challenges. From setting strategic priorities and managing politically sensitive issues to delivering high-quality public services under pressure, teams will need to think fast, act collaboratively, and stay focused on real-world outcomes.
As we continue to navigate an unpredictable and evolving landscape, the Tri-Sector Challenge offers a unique opportunity to build leadership confidence, strengthen decision-making skills, and prepare for the demands of tomorrow’s public service leadership.
Benefits of entering a team…
- An opportunity to collaborate with and create lasting bonds with colleagues from across our sectors and services.
- A rare opportunity to develop political acumen by working alongside real life elected officials in a highly pressurised environment.
- Exposure to tasks and situations that senior managers face daily and some that luckily only occur occasionally!
- An opportunity to put analytical and problem solving skills and tools to the test.
- Exposure to intense time management constraints.
- An opportunity to develop resilience to rapidly changing priorities, demands and timescales.
- An opportunity to win the challenge and be crowned as Tri-Sector Challenge Champions
Each team will consist of 6 of your colleagues who have been identified as the next generation of aspiring leaders.
Tri-Sector Challenge 2023 Awards
