FINANCE

It is not austerity that caused Birmingham to issue a s114 notice

By Heather Jameson | 19 September 2023

'We now have local government failure appearing in all major news outlets and at PMQs – and it do...

SOLACE

The workforce challenges we face cannot be ignored

By Kath O'Dwyer | 18 September 2023

It’s crucially important to nurture the next generation of local government leaders and that’s wh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A great leveller

By Leah Milthorne | 11 September 2023

With round three of the Levelling Up Fund due to launch, a new guide from APSE and CLES is aimed ...

FINANCE

Guiding your workforce out of its comfort zone

By Ben Rowland | 11 September 2023

Paul Martin and Ben Rowland look at how to create the right balance of conditions within councils...

COMMERCIALISM

Unlocking financial value through partnership

By Daniella Barrow | 11 September 2023

Senior director of Norse Consulting Daniella Barrow believes that joint ventures offer a model fo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Beware the allure of fiscal freedoms

By Charlotte Alldritt | 11 September 2023

Without boosting local government, plans for financial devolution at a time of such national econ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A compelling vision

By Sarah Longlands | 24 July 2023

Sarah Longlands says we cannot let pragmatism dampen our belief in better times ahead and she set...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Local policy in uncertain times

By Dr Tom Arnold | 17 July 2023

Dr Tom Arnold says local policymakers are grappling with complex challenges in uncertain times, a...

HEALTH

The fight against unfair cuts must continue

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 11 July 2023

The upcoming election offers a fantastic opportunity to get debates around local government fundi...

HEALTH

The narrow path

By Charlotte Alldritt | 11 July 2023

At a time when the fiscal climate is so bleak, Labour will need to prioritise and explain how, wh...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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South Derbyshire District Council

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