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FINANCE

Turning the tide on the 'post-politician' era

By Chris Criscione | 15 February 2024

Chris Criscione highlights some ways he believes local government can – slowly but surely – impro...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Time for change: An early review for the Code of Audit Practice

By Mike Newbury | 13 February 2024

Change is needed now to resolve the broader problems in the local audit market, and together with...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Scottish devolution: Time to re-boot

By George Thorley | 09 February 2024

It’s time for an informed debate in Scotland on the next stage of the devolution journey, says Ge...

HEALTH

England should become a Marmot Nation

By Steve Barwick | 30 January 2024

ICSs will need to get firmly onto the front foot if they are to deliver their goals, including de...

HEALTH

Tapping into digital and tech for public good

By Ann McGauran | 22 January 2024

AI is arguably this year’s key technology trend, with generative AI in particular and large langu...

FINANCE

NAO issues wake-up call

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2024

The National Audit Office (NAO) chief’s warnings to Whitehall over governance are a wake-up call ...

DIGITAL

Radical overhaul required to drag us into the 21st century

By Heather Jameson | 17 January 2024

From central government and the NHS, to police, prisons and local government: the ‘state of the s...

WHITEHALL

The challenge of governing isn't just what, but how

By Jessica Studdert | 08 January 2024

Whoever wins the election, by whatever platform, their entry into office will quickly be met with...

WHITEHALL

Making the first move on devo

By Dr Simon Kaye | 08 January 2024

Dr Simon Kaye says central government will have to work very differently if a more radical progra...

DEVOLUTION

Lord Morse: I do not blame all council failure on 'bad management' 

By Lord Morse | 05 January 2024

A recent newspaper article portrayed him wrongly as arguing that any council financial failure co...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council