Andrew started his career in the voluntary sector, working as a Welfare Rights adviser in an East London Law Centre. He moved to Sheffield in the 1980’s managing advice services for Sheffield City Council before spending over 10 years in Rotherham developing social policy, partnerships and neighbourhood working. Prior to working with Wakefield Council Andrew was Chief Executive of One Nottingham. Andrew’s previous role in Wakefield as Corporate Director covered all services for adults, Public Health, Community Safety and Community development and responsibility for an annual budget in excess of £140 million. He led the Council’s partnership working with Health, the Police and Voluntary Sector and held a number of regional local government responsibilities. In January 2021 Andrew was appointed as the Chief Executive of Wakefield Council.