CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Kirklees chief to retire

By Martin Ford | 22 March 2023

The chief executive of Kirklees MBC, Jacqui Gedman, has announced she is to retire later this year.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Coventry names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 March 2023

Coventry has announced its new chief executive.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Perilous pressure

By Ann McGauran | 20 March 2023

Ann McGauran reports from this year’s Care England Conference, where key figures discussed how to...

PAY

Future Forum: Budget blow to recruitment

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2023

The Budget fallout could further deter people from the most senior roles in local government, an ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Future Forum: Chief recruitment challenges increase

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2023

Difficulties in recruitment for top council roles have continued to mount in recent months, The M...

RECRUITMENT

We want to cast our recruitment net wide

By Graeme McDonald | 14 March 2023

Too often, recruitment specifications are narrowly focused on local government achievements, says...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chief executive to leave Middlesbrough

By Martin Ford | 13 March 2023

Middlesbrough Council’s chief executive Tony Parkinson is to stand down from the authority later ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Norwich to appoint interim chief

By Martin Ford | 13 March 2023

Louise Rawsthorne is expected to step into the role of interim chief executive at Norwich City Co...

PAY

Why a four-day week works

By Cllr Bridget Smith | 07 March 2023

The early performance data from South Cambridgeshire DC’s trial of a four-day week – the first in...

CLIMATE CHANGE

A call for parity at the UK's edges

By Cllr Linda Taylor | 21 February 2023

Cllr Linda Taylor says the Government’s renewed enthusiasm for levelling up is a reset moment for...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council