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HUMAN RESOURCES

Unions gear up for action as 'final' employers' offer is rejected

06 April 2016

Industrial action remains on the cards after Unison’s local government pay committee decided to k...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils defend gagging orders

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 April 2016

Town halls have defended the use of ‘gagging orders’ after it was claimed more than 17,000 were s...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Government could close academy loophole

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 April 2016

Legal experts have warned the Government could resist attempts by councils to create their own ac...

FINANCE

Reserves - not a pot to be plundered

By Alex Thomson | 01 April 2016

Alex Thomson explains why it is more important than ever for councils to resist widespread pressu...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Districts making a difference

By Sandra Dinneen | 01 April 2016

Sandra Dinneen reports from the final session of this year's District Councils’ Network’s Staff D...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Back to the future for local government

By Meghan Benton | 31 March 2016

What will local government look like in 2025? Meghan Benton explains how council management and m...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Croydon boss to take on West Sussex role

By Sam Clayden | 30 March 2016

Croydon LBC boss Nathan Elvery has confirmed he will be leaving the council to take on the chief ...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Chief backs steel plant nationalisation

By Thomas Bridge | 30 March 2016

The chief executive of Neath Port Talbot Council has backed nationalisation of Tata Steel’s plant...

FINANCE

When Harry met Sally

By Blair McPherson | 22 March 2016

Blair McPherson gives a passionate observation on why optimism and enthusiasm – even when circums...

FINANCE

Building talent from within

By Cllr Bryan Smith | 22 March 2016

Cllr Bryan Smith explains an innovative approach to retaining talent in Calderdale MBC’s workforc...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

£188,227

Join us on our journey Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council