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FINANCE
Where are the chief finance officers of the future going to come from?
By Adele Taylor | 29 March 2022
Unless we find a way to turn the tide of the recruitment crisis soon, finding staff at all levels...
FINANCE
Merthyr Tydfil improvement board ends
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2022
Independent oversight of Merthyr Tydfil CBC has come to an end following improvements to its gove...
FINANCE
Uncertain future for Scottish councils' finances
By Martin Ford | 10 March 2022
The Accounts Commission found councils were grappling with funding reductions and restrictions as...
AUDIT
Deadline laid down for councillors' improvement
By Martin Ford | 07 March 2022
Members at Moray Council have been given a year to show ‘strong cohesive leadership’ by a local g...
FINANCE
It is not surprising councils' position in the job market is eroding
By Tony Kirkham | 02 March 2022
Local government colleagues report difficulty in recruiting auditors, revenues and benefits staff...
FINANCE
Chief executive loses £4.9m tribunal claim
By Dan Peters | 21 February 2022
A council chief executive has lost an employment tribunal claim for £4.9m.
WHITEHALL
New accountability body 'stops short' of Audit Commission reinvention
By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022
Plans for a body to oversee the accountability of local government stop just short of re-inventin...
BUSINESS
Fresh audit procurement launched
By Dan Peters | 08 February 2022
A major procurement of audit services for local government bodies designed to encourage and suppo...
FINANCE
Croydon agrees to financial action plan
By Martin Ford | 07 February 2022
Croydon LBC has agreed an overhaul of its financial management in response to failings over a £67...
FINANCE
'Emergency consultation' launched on accounting rules
By Martin Ford | 04 February 2022
Temporary changes to the code of practice were requested by the Government to resolve 'timeliness...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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