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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Looking back and moving forward

By Andy Smith | 09 April 2025

Outgoing president of ADCS, Andy Smith, says that while there is still much to do, he is excited ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A question of trust

By James Thomas | 09 April 2025

James Thomas says the children’s trust model can work in the right context. But he believes many ...

SKILLS

Sowing the seeds of ambition

By Dr Helen Paterson | 08 April 2025

A conversation at The MJ Awards has sparked an idea for exposing young people from Northumberland...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Early intervention spending down 40%

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2025

Spending on early intervention children’s services has plummeted by more than 40% since the onset...

AI

Taking the lead on AI in Bucks

By Sarah Murphy-Brookman | 01 April 2025

Sarah Murphy-Brookman says Buckinghamshire Council is shaping the future of public service with i...

SOCIAL CARE

Seeing the bigger picture

By Coleen Male | 31 March 2025

A memorandum of understanding to reduce reliance on agency social workers in the West Midlands ha...

REORGANISATION

Ministers set to reject social care trust plans

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson and Paul Marinko | 27 March 2025

Ministers are likely to reject plans for children’s or adult social care trusts that come as part...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Herts is increasing children's placements locally despite the challenges

By Miranda Gittos | 26 March 2025

Amid increasing budget pressures, Hertfordshire is committed to continuing its investment to tran...

REORGANISATION

LGR plans could pose social care threat

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2025

‘Seismic’ changes brought about by local government reorganisation could pose a threat to social ...

LEADERSHIP

'Leadership churn' blamed for 'inadequate' rating

By Joe Lepper | 10 March 2025

‘Significant leadership churn’ has contributed to Harrow LBC’s children’s services slipping from ...

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Head of Chief Executive's Office

£68,930 - £73,320.50 / Grade M

This is a pivotal leadership position at the heart of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

£113,435.50 - £125,379 / Grade

This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

£68,930 - £73,320.50

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering Cherwell's Climate Action Plan Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council