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LEADERSHIP
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REORGANISATION
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DEVOLUTION
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CLIMATE EMERGENCY
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POLICY AND POLITICS
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LEADERSHIP
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LEADERSHIP
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LEADERSHIP
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LEADERSHIP
Maximise the military
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Harnessing the skills of military people brings unique ability into local government, says Andrew...
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
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