HUMAN RESOURCES

COSLA announces new chief executive

By William Eichler | 27 March 2023

The national association of Scottish councils today announced a new chief executive.

FINANCE

Croydon pushes ahead with drive to hold former leaders to account

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2023

Croydon LBC has announced ‘unprecedented action’ to hold ex-senior leadership to account for ‘mis...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Kirklees chief to retire

By Martin Ford | 22 March 2023

The chief executive of Kirklees MBC, Jacqui Gedman, has announced she is to retire later this year.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Coventry names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 March 2023

Coventry has announced its new chief executive.

WHITEHALL

More than 370 local audit opinions still outstanding, MPs told

By Mark Conrad | 21 March 2023

More than 370 local audit opinions for 2021-22 are still outstanding despite recent measures desi...

PAY

Future Forum: Budget blow to recruitment

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2023

The Budget fallout could further deter people from the most senior roles in local government, an ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Future Forum: Workforce crisis may stop us in our tracks

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2023

The workforce crisis facing local government is the ‘big one that will stop us all in our tracks,...

FINANCE

Future Forum: We've had to do it ourselves

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2023

A chief executive whose council has repeatedly lost out bidding for levelling up funds has told h...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Future Forum: Chief recruitment challenges increase

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2023

Difficulties in recruitment for top council roles have continued to mount in recent months, The M...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum: Chief calls for more shadowing

By Dan Peters | 16 March 2023

A former senior civil servant turned council chief executive has called for more shadowing betwee...

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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