EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Why prioritising EDI is business-critical

By Gordon McFarlane | 20 November 2023

If we want the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) it has to be worked on as a pr...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Inexcusable: The woeful state of diversity

By Nazeya Hussain | 15 November 2023

After shameful research highlighted the woeful lack of diversity in the local government workforc...

SOLACE

We need diverse teams of decision makers

By Kathy O’Leary | 30 October 2023

Kathy O 'Leary says 'there are people in our workforces and communities who need our advocacy, an...

HUMAN RESOURCES

The importance of Black History Month

By Dawar Hashmi | 17 October 2023

Penna’s Dawar Hashmi offers a reflection on diversifying leadership in local government.

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Planning and placemaking capacity struggle

By Dan Peters | 25 September 2023

Two out of three local authority planning and placemaking professionals believe their team does n...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Using the past to shape our future

By Kersten England | 11 September 2023

The UK’s youngest city has provided many important historical examples of civic leadership and pi...

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

All to play for when it comes to a health first approach

By Daniel Goddard | 28 July 2023

Local authorities hold the power to boost activity through inclusive parks and playgrounds, says ...

RECRUITMENT

The Government's review of public sector productivity comes with risks

By Roger Russell | 26 July 2023

The Government has ordered a review of public sector productivity. Penna's Roger Russell says tha...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Embedding EDI cultures holistically

By Amin Aziz and Sapna Sharma | 27 June 2023

We must move away from equality, diversity and inclusion feeling like a tick-box exercise and foc...

RECRUITMENT

Celebrating learning disability week

By Helen Anderson | 27 June 2023

Helen Anderson at Tile Hill says it's time to recognise learning disabilities as a natural proces...

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Commissioning Manager - Design Services

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Mansfield District Council

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frederica-diamanta

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

Director of Housing

Up to £103,966

Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first. Apply for this job

Salford City Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council