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IMPROVEMENT

Improvement board concludes Liverpool 'well led'

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025

A nine-month investigation by an Improvement and Assurance Board (IAB) has concluded that Liverpo...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A question of trust

By James Thomas | 09 April 2025

James Thomas says the children’s trust model can work in the right context. But he believes many ...

SCOTLAND

Council urged to take 'more strategic approach' to transformation

By Emily Twinch | 07 April 2025

A watchdog has urged Argyll and Bute Council to take a more ‘strategic approach’ to transforming ...

INTERVENTION

Future Forum: Commissioner tells chiefs to invite challenge

By Dan Peters | 19 March 2025

The lack of transparency and challenge are common themes in all council failures, a local governm...

LEADERSHIP

Our land of great opportunities

By Dr Helen Paterson | 11 March 2025

Northumberland CC has focused on doing the basics well before going on to embed and refine the pr...

LEADERSHIP

'Leadership churn' blamed for 'inadequate' rating

By Joe Lepper | 10 March 2025

‘Significant leadership churn’ has contributed to Harrow LBC’s children’s services slipping from ...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation expected to end council partnership

By Emily Twinch | 24 February 2025

Local government reorganisation will likely end a collaboration between two local authorities in ...

HOMELESSNESS

Strengthening the safety net

By Steve Turnbull | 21 February 2025

Wakefield Council has had to adjust its approach to tackling the challenge of rising homelessness...

LEADERSHIP

A return to form

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2025

After a tough few years for Birmingham City Council, the recovery is very much underway. Heather ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA: Reorganisation won't halt peer reviews

By Dan Peters | 13 February 2025

Peer reviews will not be paused during reorganisation, the Local Government Association (LGA) has...

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Commercial Contracts and Relationships Manager

LGE02 - £63,189

This role is central to how we work with suppliers and partners to deliver high-quality services to our communities. Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Registered Short Break Home Manager

£55,979.00, Grade 13, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wakefield Council's Children's Services for a Short Break Registered Manager. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Service Manager - Children's Public Health

£66,896.00, Grade 15, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

We are seeking a passionate, strategic leader to influence the commissioning and delivery of services. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

frederica-diamanta

Commercial Contracts and Relationships Manager

LGE02 - £63,189

This role is central to how we work with suppliers and partners to deliver high-quality services to our communities. Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Registered Short Break Home Manager

£55,979.00, Grade 13, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wakefield Council's Children's Services for a Short Break Registered Manager. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Service Manager - Children's Public Health

£66,896.00, Grade 15, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

We are seeking a passionate, strategic leader to influence the commissioning and delivery of services. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council