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HUMAN RESOURCES

'Resilience among top skills needed by council chief executives'

By Martin Ford | 12 April 2019

Personal resilience and storytelling skills are among the most important for new chief executives...

FINANCE

How new Northamptonshire chief tackled 'perfect storm'

By Martin Ford | 11 April 2019

The chief executive of Northamptonshire CC has spoken of how she helped the council on its journe...

PAY

Chiefs hit back at 'rich list'

By Naomi Larsson | 09 April 2019

Chief executives have hit back at claims from the Taxpayers’ Alliance pressure group that more lo...

WHITEHALL

Row over devolution delay

By Dan Peters | 08 April 2019

Councils and the Government are at loggerheads over who is to blame for a 17-month delay for a de...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: LGA in finance director plea

By Dan Peters | 08 April 2019

Council finance directors have been urged to detail the pressures facing services and the savings...

WHITEHALL

Government homelessness funding 'not enough'

By Dan Peters | 03 April 2019

Two out of three councils do not think £73m Government funding to help them fulfil their statutor...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

LGA urges chiefs to challenge children's services directors

By Hiba Mahamadi | 03 April 2019

Chief executives should confront directors to ensure children’s services are well delivered, fres...

FINANCE

Whiteman: A new code is needed

By Rob Whiteman | 03 April 2019

Chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, Rob Whiteman, says ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Islington chief Lesley Seary announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 02 April 2019

Lesley Seary has today announced she will be retiring after eight years as chief executive at Isl...

LONDON COUNCILS

Bexley selects Jackie Belton as new chief

By Hiba Mahamadi | 26 March 2019

Bexley LBC has recommended Jackie Belton, formerly at Lambeth LBC, is appointed to the role of ch...

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Corporate Director – Adults & Health

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Newham London Borough Council

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Essex County Council

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council