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WHITEHALL

Future Forum North: 'Government still doesn't think sector is efficient'

By Dan Peters | 07 December 2018

Whitehall remains unconvinced that local government is as efficient as it can be, Smith Square’s ...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: 'Get a grip on mysterious DCS role'

By Dan Peters | 07 December 2018

Local authority bosses should get a grip on the ‘mysterious’ director of children’s services [DCS...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Future Forum North: SOLACE president urges sector to be less humble

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

The sector has been urged to make the case for better funding itself instead of relying on the Mi...

HEALTH

Future Forum North: Authenticity key in chief role

By Dan Peters | 06 December 2018

A top local government recruiter has encouraged council chief executives to be authentic.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Future Forum North: Manchester bombing was 'toughest time in career' of council chief

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

Transformational leadership was the key to Manchester’s response to the arena bombing, says the c...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Future Forum North: Government has lost 'enthusiasm' for devolution

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

Those pursuing further devolution are facing an uphill struggle, the chief executive of the Great...

PLANNING

Don't underestimate the perseverance of councils' unseen staff

By Allen Graham | 05 December 2018

District councils face another year of uncertainty as we strive to second guess the Fairer Fundin...

FINANCE

CIPFA caves in to pressure on traffic light index

By Chris Mahony | 04 December 2018

Controversial plans to rate councils’ financial sustainability using traffic lights have been wat...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Warren set for permanent chief role at Greenwich

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

Greenwich LBC’s interim chief executive is set to land the job on a permanent basis.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Catherall announces his retirement

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2018

Blackburn with Darwen BC chief executive Harry Catherall has announced he will retire at Easter, ...

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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