WHITEHALL

Regulator calls for 'substantial' planning intervention

By Mark Conrad | 26 February 2024

The planning system requires ‘substantial intervention’ by the Government to ensure consistent de...

WHITEHALL

Thurrock boosted by £500m after sale

By Mark Conrad | 26 February 2024

Thurrock Council has received £510m in payments following the sale of Toucan Energy Holdings – th...

BUSINESS

Lack of AI policies could have 'catastrophic consequences'

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2024

More than three out of four UK councils do not have usage policies for artificial intelligence (A...

WHITEHALL

Rowley increases pressure for high-rise crackdown

By Mark Conrad | 21 February 2024

Housing minister Lee Rowley has urged more councils to tackle rogue owners failing to fix problem...

BUSINESS

Risk/reward – the AI lessons

By Elliot Jones | 20 February 2024

The responsible integration of powerful AI foundation models into local government will require a...

BUSINESS

Going faster for a green future

By Chris Clarke | 20 February 2024

Chris Clarke says that for sustainable procurement it’s crucial not to let a pursuit of the perfe...

BUSINESS

Levelling up requires 'meaningful' devolution, business group says

By William Eichler | 20 February 2024

Business leaders have called for ‘meaningful decision-making powers’ to be devolved to local auth...

BUSINESS

Council probe leads officers to 'step back'

By Mark Conrad | 19 February 2024

Two senior Guildford and Waverley officers have agreed to temporarily ‘step back’ from their role...

WHITEHALL

Senior Lib Dem calls for permitted development rights review

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2024

A review of permitted development rights (PDRs) should take place before reforms are introduced t...

FINANCE

Vote planned for first UK coastal tourism tax

By Mark Conrad | 19 February 2024

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) hoteliers will vote on the introduction of a tourist ta...

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Service Director Infrastructure and Major Projects

Up to £103,000 per annum

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Buckinghamshire Council

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

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Thurrock Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Service Director Infrastructure and Major Projects

Up to £103,000 per annum

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving infrastructure major projects to success? Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council