'It's time to act'
LEADERSHIP

'It's time to act'

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2025

More than seven out of 10 women feel there is not enough of a gender balance at the most senior officer levels of local government, a survey has found.

POLITICS

Populism in power

By Sir Bob Neill | 13 May 2025

Having won office, Reform’s new councillors must now use it to improve residents’ lives, writes S...

LEADERSHIP

Breaking down the barriers

By Anj Popat | 11 February 2025

Anj Popat highlights a national initiative committed to upskilling mid-career professionals from ...

LEADERSHIP

Unlocking life chances in Lewisham

By Heather Jameson | 06 November 2024

Heather Jameson talks to Lewisham’s Mayor Brenda Dacres and chief executive Jennifer Daothong abo...

LEADERSHIP

Solace: We want our approach to fit local government now and in the future

By Graeme McDonald | 15 October 2024

As delegates get ready to attend this week's Solace Summit in Manchester, Graeme McDonald says th...

HR

Lifting the barriers

By Patrick McDermott | 15 October 2024

Do councils and those who lead them focus as keenly on the impact of the inaccessibility baked-in...

POLITICS

McMahon drops diversity scrutiny

By Dan Peters | 25 September 2024

The new Government will not be asking councils for more information on their diversity spending, ...

WORKFORCE

Future Forum Midlands: Employment Rights Bill a 'ticking time bomb'

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024

Councils must begin preparing now for the Government’s planned legislation on workers’ rights, Th...

PLANNING

Inspectorate looks to scale back diversity publishing

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2024

The Planning Inspectorate has begun a consultation on a proposal to stop publishing annual staff ...

COMMUNITIES

Plymouth's road to recovery

By Cllr Jemima Laing | 10 August 2024

Cllr Jemima Laing explains how Plymouth City Council worked with partners to respond to the wave ...

BUSINESS

Pension funds welcome Sports Direct changes

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2018

Local government pension funds have welcomed senior changes at retailer Sports Direct after pilin...

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Senior Development Manager - Skills

£49,764 - £52,805

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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Contracts and Performance Manager

£49,764 - £52,805  

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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council