CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Ritchie to chair 'critical friend' board

By Dan Peters | 24 August 2022

An ex-Newcastle City Council chief executive has been appointed to chair an independent board tha...

FINANCE

Liverpool set for further intervention

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2022

Commissioners at Liverpool are set to take on governance and financial decision making in an exte...

MANAGEMENT

Doing the right things in the wrong order

By Cllr Richard Kemp | 08 August 2022

A council, or indeed a government, needs to have a both a sense of direction and stability – and ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Steps towards a smart city

By Ashley Feldman | 08 August 2022

Ashley Feldman says smart cities have brilliant and sometimes unexpected benefits if done right, ...

FINANCE

'Uncertainty' over Nottingham intervention

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2022

Ministerial upheaval has left Nottingham City Council uncertain of its future amid the threat of ...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Council chief speaks out on bullying culture

25 July 2022

A disrespectful and bullying culture at Middlesbrough Council has left officers unable to challen...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Unfinished business

By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2022

Stephen Moir is back in Cambridgeshire for his third public services role – this time as chief e...

FINANCE

Council beset by 'deep rooted cultural issues'

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2022

A local authority has been threatened with statutory recommendations by its external auditor.

WHITEHALL

Liverpool to impose leader-cabinet model

By Mark Conrad | 05 July 2022

Liverpool City Council’s ruling Labour group is expected to ignore a consultation and impose a le...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Council chiefs argue for accountability

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2022

Senior officers have asked for greater accountability for the local government sector as part of ...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service