FINANCE

Public sector staff face big pay cuts

By Michael Burton | 10 March 2022

Public sector staff face big cuts in their real terms pay as galloping inflation erodes planned i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government's response to Russia's war on Ukraine

By Cormac Smith | 08 March 2022

Local government has a crucial role to play in how we as a nation stand by Ukrainians and resist ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Social workers: how to recruit and retain the best

By Sonia Tanda | 08 March 2022

Using mental health as a key starting point, Penna’s Sonia Tanda offers some top tips on how to r...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils warn of 'staffing crisis' amid exodus

By Dan Peters | 03 March 2022

Councils have warned of a ‘staffing crisis’ as the number of children and family social workers q...

LEGAL

Croydon to face legal challenge from suspended director

By Heather Jameson | 02 March 2022

Croydon LBC is facing a legal challenge from an executive director who has been on long-term gard...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Interim steps in to cover borough chief's 'extended leave'

28 February 2022

Hammersmith and Fulham LBC has appointed an interim chief executive while current chief Kim Smith...

FINANCE

Government issues direct debit plea

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2022

The Government has urged households to arrange direct debits to ease the pressure of council tax ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

The art of good leadership

By Dawar Hashmi | 22 February 2022

Director of executive search at Penna Dawar Hashmi looks at the various definitions of leadership...

PAY

Breaking down plans to join up the health and care workforce

By Lucinda Allen | 22 February 2022

Failure to address widespread workforce problems could hinder government’s integration agenda, sa...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Why would you put youth above experience? 

By Blair McPherson | 17 February 2022

Whether it comes to making senior appointments at elite football clubs or local government, picki...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager - Care Services WMF2014e

£63,830 - £66,642

Would you be interested in a role where you have the opportunity to lead and drive Service improvements Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Highways Capital Delivery Manager

£50,788 - £52,805

To be responsible for the implementation of Welsh Government’s Renewal and Upgrade programme. Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer

£113,434 - £127,225 per annum

Join a values-driven council where people come first — and your potential has no limits. Apply for this job

Cumberland Council