AUDIT

Auditor reports governance failings at Derby City Council

By Sam Clayden | 16 June 2016

Auditor Grant Thornton has highlighted 'significant' governance failings at Derby City Council be...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Bill 'fails to tackle fundamental issues'

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

Peers have argued that the Government’s Children and Social Work Bill ‘fails to tackle the fundam...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Winchester chief to step down after 13 years

15 June 2016

Simon Eden has announced plans to leave his role as chief executive of Winchester City Council in...

FINANCE

Clark signs off combined authority

By Sam Clayden | 10 June 2016

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) was legally established today following a rocky week.

WHITEHALL

Trust option on the table for Sandwell

By William Eichler | 10 June 2016

Children’s social care services at Sandwell MBC could be transferred to a voluntary trust after t...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Rotherham in bid to be 'child-centred' borough

By Thomas Bridge | 02 June 2016

Rotherham MBC has announced plans to become a ‘child-centred borough’ two years on from the Jay R...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Chiefs hit back at TV exposé

By Mark Whitehead | 02 June 2016

Social services directors have hit back after Birmingham City Council was featured in a highly-cr...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Returning powers to Tower Hamlets and Rotherham

By Clive Betts | 31 May 2016

Clive Betts explains a new inquiry into the effectiveness of government interventions in Tower Ha...

HEALTH

Experts back bid to 'fix financial plans'

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 May 2016

Experts have backed calls by finance chiefs to fix health and social care spending as a proportio...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils keen on sector-led audit deals

By Dan Peters | 25 May 2016

More than 200 councils and other local bodies have indicated they would be interested in a sector...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service