BUSINESS

Sector should adopt national branding campaign to boost workforce

By Mark Conrad | 05 February 2024

Local government should adopt a national branding campaign to recruit and retain staff amid a wor...

LEGAL

Get ready for the Procurement Act

By Steven Brunning | 23 January 2024

The Procurement Act will bring both risks and opportunities for councils but they should consider...

FINANCE

Hollowed out local government sets off a downward spiral

By Mo Baines | 22 January 2024

'It is time to move the debate on from platitudes and tinkering with year-to-year budgets to the ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Preventing construction industry suicides

By Stephen Young | 22 January 2024

The public sector is failing in its role in tackling mental health in the construction industry, ...

DIGITAL

Radical overhaul required to drag us into the 21st century

By Heather Jameson | 17 January 2024

From central government and the NHS, to police, prisons and local government: the ‘state of the s...

HEALTH

Is leisure now a liability or an opportunity to support healthier communities?

17 January 2024

The three key challenges being faced by council leisure services can be addressed positively to p...

FINANCE

Bristol in £25m contract with scandal-hit IT firm

By Paul Marinko | 11 January 2024

Bristol City Council has been revealed to have an IT contract worth £25m with scandal-hit firm Fu...

LEGISLATION

How CCS is preparing for the new Procurement Act

10 January 2024

A look at how Crown Commercial Service is preparing for the Procurement Act 2023.

WHITEHALL

Councils demand control over asylum contracting

By EXCLUSIVE by Mark Conrad | 06 December 2023

The Home Office has defended its asylum contracting amid calls to devolve management or oversight...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Damning reality of asylum

By EXCLUSIVE by Mark Conrad | 05 December 2023

Shocking public health report by Hounslow LBC exposes bleak conditions as councils urge Home Offi...

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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