Digital

21 June 2018

Chatbots are predicted to massively increase the relevance of local councils to the average mille...

WHITEHALL

Digital tax planned to balance 'antiquated' business rates

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2018

Calls by MPs to scrap business rates have been rejected by a Treasury minister.

People power: why cities must embrace data democracy for the public good

By Nathan Pierce | 13 June 2018

Nathan Pierce argues it is time our data was put to use by European cities for the public good ra...

WHITEHALL

Can technology help secure the future for local authorities?

By Jonathan House | 06 June 2018

Following the annual Local State We're In survey, PwC's Jonathan House says councils face a toug...

SOCIAL CARE

Councils pessimistic over their future sustainability

By Martin Ford | 05 June 2018

Three-quarters of senior officers expect austerity to claim more victims in the coming year, whil...

DIGITAL

GDPR and you

By Jos Creese | 29 May 2018

Every council is a data-driven business. GDPR marks the starting line for better data management ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Evolution vs revolution

By Andy Begley | 22 May 2018

There is a data revolution coming, and Shropshire Council has embraced this to help improve local...

DIGITAL

Social media can be a distraction as well as a useful tool

By Allen Graham | 16 May 2018

Allen Graham argues it is important to maintain a focused communication presence within an organi...

DIGITAL

Councils asked to review cyber-security preparedness

By Hiba Mahamadi | 14 May 2018

Councils across the country have been called on to share information about their cyber security r...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum: LGA to push for place-based EU funding replacement

By Dan Peters | 27 April 2018

The Local Government Association (LGA) will push for a place-based replacement for EU funding aft...

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

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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

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