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HUMAN RESOURCES

Change has no end game

By Manny Sandhu | 23 March 2021

If local government is to thrive in a post-pandemic world and be truly people-centred then invest...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Future Forum North: Councils should 'box clever'

By Martin Ford | 18 March 2021

Local government was urged at The MJ’s Future Forum North to capitalise on the plaudits the secto...

HUMAN RESOURCES

It's time to rethink assessment

By Ann Hartley | 09 March 2021

It is really important to weigh up the cost of assessment against the value it brings, says head...

LEGAL

Council officer 'misled' over Grenfell insulation

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

A building control officer has told the Grenfell Inquiry he was ‘misled’ into certifying insulati...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

North Northamptonshire to 'do the boring well'

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

Coronavirus has tempered expectations as North Northamptonshire Council prepares for launch.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Rethinking for reset and recovery

By Nick Cole | 02 March 2021

What can be learned from the pandemic to improve how local government services are delivered? Nic...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Feedback – the breakfast of champions?

By Martin Tucker | 24 February 2021

Asking for and offering feedback is underappreciated, but beneficial to all sides in the recruitm...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Working together in perfect harmony

By Adele Taylor | 24 February 2021

Teams are a blend of personalities and attributes that work together in harmony, 'so don’t assume...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Flexing practice in response to COVID in Surrey

By Rachael Wardell | 17 February 2021

Rachael Wardell reveals how promoting flexibility in Surrey CC’s usual practice is one of the big...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Simple tips for success

By Liz Bruce | 17 February 2021

Liz Bruce offers tips on what it takes to ‘get there, survive and thrive’ as a director of adult ...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council