LEADERSHIP

Everyone wants an inspirational leader

By Blair McPherson | 21 February 2023

Organisations seek chief executives who by example set the tone and promote a culture of empowerm...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Councils urged to develop stronger DCS succession planning

By Mark Conrad | 20 February 2023

Councils have been urged to develop stronger succession plans for key children’s services roles a...

MANAGEMENT

Not holding out for a hero

By Gemma Carmichael | 15 February 2023

Gemma Carmichael sets out the main messages from her research into good leadership, and reflects ...

COUNCILLORS

Avoiding failure: A how-to guide

08 February 2023

In the first in a series of articles on how to avoid organisational failure, The MJ looks at the ...

OFSTED

Star Hobson council still inadequate, Ofsted finds

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2023

Returning inspectors have judged Bradford City Council’s children’s services to still be inadequa...

BUSINESS

It's all about the base(line)

By Frazer Thouard | 01 February 2023

GatenbySanderson’s Frazer Thouard explains how a partnership with themselves, the Public Services...

FINANCE

Peterborough's baptism of fire

By Heather Jameson | 01 February 2023

First-time chief executive Matt Gladstone says that when he took on the challenge of turning roun...

FINANCE

Looking ahead after the storm

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2023

Tandridge DC’s discovery of a £1m shortfall could have spelled disaster. Now, with strict account...

RECRUITMENT

Jumping on a moving train 

By Blair McPherson | 31 January 2023

Blair McPherson compares the experiences facing local government managers who join an underachiev...

RECRUITMENT

Liverpool is now entering a new era

By Joanne Anderson | 30 January 2023

Mayor of Liverpool City Council Joanne Anderson reflects on her time in office and explains why s...

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Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council

Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

up to £120k

There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

£110,000 - £120,000 & Benefits

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council

Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

up to £120k

There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

£110,000 - £120,000 & Benefits

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council