Crime

By Dan Peters | 19 May 2020

Business secretary Alok Sharma has expressed concerns that some councils have paid out less than ...

Jenrick unveils £76m funding for 'most vulnerable'

By Laura Sharman | 04 May 2020

The communities secretary has announced £76m funding to support the ‘most vulnerable’ in society ...

CRIME

MPs call for urgent action to deal with rise in domestic abuse

By Laura Sharman | 27 April 2020

The Government has been urged to take urgent action to prevent and address the rise in domestic a...

SOCIAL CARE

Redesigning collaboration along County Lines

By Ian Blackhurst | 31 March 2020

Ian Blackhurst explains why local authorities, the police and partner agencies need to share info...

FINANCE

Council staff warn fraud is a major risk for local government

By Laura Sharman | 31 March 2020

Two-thirds of local government professionals think fraud is a major risk for councils, a new surv...

FINANCE

Fraud in times of crisis

31 March 2020

As CIPFA publishes research showing local government professionals believe fraud is a major risk,...

FINANCE

Coronavirus fraud warning

By Marie De Vere | 27 March 2020

Finance experts have warned coronavirus could bring an increased risk of fraud.

FINANCE

Councils face barriers as they try to tackle fraud

By Dan Peters | 25 March 2020

Local authorities are still encountering barriers to tackling fraud effectively, a new document h...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA chief in ransomware warning

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2020

The impact of a successful ransomware attack amid the coronavirus crisis could be catastrophic, L...

HEALTH

Fit for the future

By Joanna Killian et al | 18 March 2020

Surrey County Council and PwC outline the ‘very clear and powerful’ shared ambition driving their...

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

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Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

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We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council