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BUSINESS

Government shirks Brexit procurement overhaul

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2019

Hopes for an overhaul of procurement rules after Brexit appear to have been dashed.

BUSINESS

Outsourcing giant Interserve to go into administration

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2019

One of the public sector’s biggest outsourcing companies, Interserve, will enter administration.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils agree 'zero tolerance' of abuse and assaults on staff

By Martin Ford | 14 March 2019

Workers for a major council outsourcing company have suffered 350 incidents of physical assault, ...

WASTE

Council faces soaring waste contract costs

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2019

Derbyshire Dales DC is braced for a hike in costs when its waste and recycling contract with Serc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Worcestershire to transfer education services to company

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2019

Worcestershire CC is expected to give the green light to widen the scope of its children’s servic...

HEALTH

Call for outcome focus as DToC pressure reduces

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2019

Health and social care systems should increase their focus on outcomes for individuals as Whiteha...

ENVIRONMENT

Controversial enforcement firm loses second contract

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2019

A controversial enforcement firm has had its second council contract terminated within a matter o...

BUSINESS

Interserve rejects rival rescue bid

By Martin Ford | 05 March 2019

Doubts have arisen over outsourcing giant Interserve’s rescue deal after its largest shareholder ...

BUSINESS

Councils issue joint tender

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2019

Bexley and Bromley LBCs have joined forces to invite tenders for the running of their revenue and...

BUSINESS

The public and private sector must work together to deliver social value

By Su Pickerill | 01 March 2019

Too many buyers, in both the public and the private sectors, still see social value as a ‘box-tic...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council