FINANCE

Sector urged to secure pay claims

By Heather Jameson | 20 October 2015

Local government risks sleepwalking into another round of equal pay claims unless it starts re-ev...

FINANCE

York pays price as 'unlawful' claim delays accounts sign-off

By Tom Bridge | 30 September 2015

York City Council must pay tens of thousands of pounds of legal costs after sign-off on its 2013/...

FINANCE

Stamping on fraud

By Adele Taylor | 16 September 2015

Adele Taylor explains how creating an anti-fraud framework brings big benefits.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Roberts hired by St Helens

10 September 2015

St Helens MBC has appointed Ian Roberts as deputy chief executive and director of finance.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Don't learn the wrong lessons

By Claire Fox | 18 August 2015

Claire Fox examines the collapse of Kids Company and its impact on councils.

FINANCE

Campaigners could challenge councils over LOBO loans

By Dan Peters | 18 August 2015

Councils could face a raft of challenges to their annual accounts from campaigners against the us...

BUSINESS

'Too few staff monitor outsourced contracts'

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 August 2015

Opposition politicians in West Sussex have questioned whether the county council has enough staff...

FINANCE

Audit extension under evaluation

By MJ reporter | 12 August 2015

Transitional audit arrangements could be extended for an extra year but the Government is relucta...

BUSINESS

CIPFA may re-examine LOBO loan debate

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2015

Controversial Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans could be looked at again by the Chartere...

FINANCE

Swansea chief to leave next year

12 August 2015

Swansea City and County Council chief executive Jack Straw has announced he is to leave the autho...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council