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Counting the cost of the wrong hire
RECRUITMENT

Counting the cost of the wrong hire

By Ben Parsonage | 02 April 2026

The value of finding the right people within local government has never been higher and when it comes to the executive search process, getting that wrong doesn’t just bring a financial toll – it br...

RECRUITMENT

Building organisations, not just structures

By Matthew Jones | 26 March 2026

Jason Wheatley, George Agyemang and Matthew Jones say the right balance of early investment in th...

RECRUITMENT

Culture not just compliance

By Hayley Titchner | 19 March 2026

The new Employment Rights Act is set to usher in fresh challenges for the sector which will neces...

IMPROVEMENT

Recruitment challenges restricting pace of Sandwell improvement, peers find

By Joe Lepper | 13 March 2026

Recruitment challenges are hindering continued improvement at Sandwell Council, a Local Governmen...

RECRUITMENT

The loneliest job just became harder

By Dawar Hashmi | 12 March 2026

While the rewards can be immense, being a chief executive in this sector has also proven to be on...

FINANCE

Fresh finance structure for Gloucester after auditor intervention

By Dan Peters | 05 March 2026

Gloucester City Council has proposed a fresh structure for an expanded finance team after its ext...

RECRUITMENT

Shaping the sector's workforce of the future

By Neel Patel | 05 March 2026

At a time of significant change for local government – headed up by the LGR agenda – Neel Patel e...

IMPROVEMENT

London borough urged to shout about achievements

By Neil Merrick | 02 March 2026

A London borough has been told the shout more loudly about its achievements and prospects so as t...

PAY

EXCLUSIVE: Pay spine review kicks off

By Dan Peters | 26 February 2026

Work has started on a review of the national pay scale used to determine salaries for most counci...

RECRUITMENT

Making change work for you

By Jessica Mullinger | 26 February 2026

LGR brings the promise of restructure and change to many organisations, impacting the individuals...

LONDON

Tower Hamlets: The East End opportunity

26 February 2026

Tower Hamlets' development plans are keeping pace with country's fastest growing borough

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Assistant Director (Financial Management and Accountancy)

£103,464 | 37 hours per week | Permanent

We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director (ICT and Digital Transformation)

£103,464 | 37 hours per week | Permanent

We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health

£99,453 (plus pay award pending)

This is a defining moment for Sefton as we recruit an inspirational leader to help us move from a strong foundation towards outstanding services. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director (Financial Management and Accountancy)

£103,464 | 37 hours per week | Permanent

We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director (ICT and Digital Transformation)

£103,464 | 37 hours per week | Permanent

We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health

£99,453 (plus pay award pending)

This is a defining moment for Sefton as we recruit an inspirational leader to help us move from a strong foundation towards outstanding services. Apply for this job

Sefton Council

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