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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Hicks proposes directors share chief executive role
By Dan Peters | 13 February 2026
Tens of thousands of pounds could be saved by reducing the number of executive staff at Suffolk CC, a report has proposed.
RECRUITMENT
It's time to maximise the opportunities
By Rachael Morris | 12 February 2026
Julie Towers and Rachael Morris of Penna share their experience of local government reorganisatio...
LGA
LGA slammed for failing to take its own advice
By Heather Jameson | 11 February 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has been accused of failing to take its own advice on empl...
WORKFORCE
Why we need to support local leaders
By Steve Wilson | 05 February 2026
Councils are in danger of getting stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes and rising instability unl...
RECRUITMENT
Worcester names preferred managing director candidate
By Paul Marinko | 29 January 2026
Worcester City Council has named Lloyd Griffiths, currently the authority's corporate director fo...
RECRUITMENT
The new reality of visible leadership
By Sunita Patel | 29 January 2026
Sunita Patel outlines how the need for community cohesion has presented an important challenge fo...
COHESION
Rising community tensions say council chiefs
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
A new survey of senior council officers has found nearly three quarters (74%) feel community tens...
COHESION
Rebuilding the scaffolding to repair communities
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
Community tensions have been rising in the last year, a new survey by Starfish Search has found. ...
RECRUITMENT
Southampton urged to appoint a deputy chief
By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026
Southampton City Council should consider appointing a deputy chief executive to oversee its trans...
REORGANISATION
What LGR means for the workers
By Heather Jameson | 26 January 2026
Local government reorganisation (LGR) is not all about the structures and politics – what about t...
RECRUITMENT
Those were the days
By Martin Tucker | 22 January 2026
Having spent the last 25 years helping local authorities to hire senior leaders, Martin Tucker ta...
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Executive Director of Place and Customer
up to £179,404 per annum
Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
Director of Social Work and Social Care
£100,731 to £104,625
You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
Content Designer
Grade J £48,003 - £53,172
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities Apply for this job
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