SOCIAL CARE

Retention – a top priority for the sector

By Steve Wilson | 02 May 2023

Commercial director of Commercial Services Group Steve Wilson looks at the capacity issues facing...

REORGANISATION

Forging the future of local government

By Joanna Killian | 02 May 2023

Joanna Killian, the chief executive of Surrey CC and the newly-elected chair of the Association o...

IMPROVEMENT

Making change successful

25 April 2023

The MJ’s series of article on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at some of th...

SOLACE

Tackling local government's leadership paradoxes

By Graeme McDonald | 25 April 2023

With many councils set for 'another set of politically volatile elections', Graeme McDonald turns...

MANAGEMENT

It's never just business

By Blair McPherson | 24 April 2023

A politician’s dream is a robust business case that supports their ideological aspirations, says ...

COUNCILLORS

Avoiding a 'make it so' mentality

24 April 2023

The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at the impor...

CULTURE

Confidence is key

18 April 2023

The latest in The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure looks at the need fo...

SOLACE

Lessons on leadership and governance

By Professor Catherine Staite | 18 April 2023

Paul Dossett and Professor Catherine Staite consider what can be learned from the varied and comp...

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

An advocate for localism

By Barry Quirk CBE | 18 April 2023

Barry Quirk looks at the life and legacy of Professor John Stewart, whose passionate advocacy of ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We need a new path to delivering growth in Cornwall

By Tracie Langley | 12 April 2023

Cornwall has not been able to secure a Level 3 devolution deal. It’s time to re-motivate staff an...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council