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COUNCIL STAFF
Missing link in council capacity
By Steve Wilson | 01 October 2026
Agency staff should be seen as more than a necessary evil, writes Steve Wilson.
RECRUITMENT
The certainty of uncertainty
By Tom Ripley | 01 October 2026
Tom Ripley outlines how modern public sector leadership is not defined by the ability to operate ...
RECRUITMENT
Why honest feedback is a mark of recruitment integrity
By Philip Emms | 17 September 2026
Philip Emms looks at the importance of strong communication in any recruitment campaign, includin...
REORGANISATION
Dealing with LGR limbo
By Neil Merrick | 15 September 2026
Councils face renewed uncertainty over staffing, finances, contracts and long-term planning as mi...
REORGANISATION
The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
By Liam Young | 09 September 2026
Liam Young examines how councils can reset recruitment, retain talent and rebuild confidence afte...
RECRUITMENT
A new leadership dynamic for combined authorities
By Roger Russell | 03 September 2026
As devolution continues to reshape governance and public service delivery, the new generation of ...
RECRUITMENT
When familiarity becomes the bigger risk
By Ben Parsonage | 27 August 2026
Ben Parsonage discusses the importance of assessing for leadership potential beyond traditional c...
RECRUITMENT
The real leadership challenge begins after the appointment
By Pete John | 13 August 2026
The sector spends heavily to appoint the right people, but often withdraws support at the moment ...
RECRUITMENT
Building the workforce for tomorrow's councils
By Chantelle Wooldridge | 06 August 2026
The councils best placed to succeed will be those that invest in their people from the outset, re...
RECRUITMENT
Shadow council delays permanent boss appointment
By Dan Peters | 03 August 2026
West Surrey’s shadow authority has pushed back its recruitment of a permanent chief executive.
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
How Ealing made fair pay a driver of inclusive local growth
By Cllr Kamaljit Nagpal | 30 July 2026
Cllr Kamaljit Nagpal explains how Ealing LBC's leadership on fair pay created stronger employers ...
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Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
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