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FINANCE

Autumn Statement: Councils facing £337m costs over new living wage

By Laura Sharman | 23 November 2016

Councils are expecting to fork out an extra £337m a year after the living wage was increased to £...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Leading from the Front

By Richard Giblin | 23 November 2016

Richard Giblin looks at how the service desk can help mitigate the insider cyber threat

HUMAN RESOURCES

Swale BC top role in question as Kara lands NAO job

By Sam Clayden | 16 November 2016

The chief executive position at Swale BC has been left in question after current boss Abdool Kara...

WHITEHALL

Interim Robinson gets job permanently

16 November 2016

Durham CC has appointed Jane Robinson as the new permanent corporate director for adult and healt...

FINANCE

Key questions for Hammond on staffing

By Sue Evans | 16 November 2016

The Autumn Statement will need to deliver new policies on apprenticeships, address the impact of ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Lessons from Cities of Service UK

By Lydia Ragoonanan | 16 November 2016

The Cities of Service used international models to help councils engage volunteers. Lydia Ragoona...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Axe clunky corporatism to tackle skills shortfall

By Stephanie Flanders | 16 November 2016

Ahead of her speech to the London Councils Summit 2016, Stephanie Flanders argues that achieving ...

FINANCE

What will the Autumn Statement deliver?

16 November 2016

With the Autumn Statement one week away, leading local government figures explain their hopes, co...

HUMAN RESOURCES

A growing legal skills gap

By Hugh Peart | 16 November 2016

The process of cutbacks and service reforms mean an effective council legal team is more importan...

FINANCE

Home care complaints see 25% increase

10 November 2016

Complaints about the quality of home care in England have increased by 25% in the past year, new ...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Solicitor

£58899 - £66693 per annum

Help shape fair, transparent contracts that deliver value for money and protect vital public services for our residents.Help shape fair, transparent c Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council