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CLIMATE CHANGE
Time to unleash the potential of local authorities on net zero
By Chris Skidmore | 23 October 2023
If Westminster will not provide national leadership on net zero, it should empower ambitious loca...
FINANCE
Jones warns of s114 impact
By Paul Marinko | 19 October 2023
The lead commissioner for Thurrock and Slough councils has warned fellow chief executives of the ...
SOLACE
The only path out of our recruitment and retention crisis is investment in people
By Graeme McDonald | 18 October 2023
Graeme McDonald says the sector's investment in people has a way to travel to get back to the lev...
SCRUTINY
Bouncing back from rock bottom. Local government reimagined
By Adele Gritten – Chief executive, Local Partnerships, @LP_AdeleG | 18 October 2023
Much has been written about Birmingham's downfall but what is much less written about is what to ...
SOLACE
Lifelong learning for chief executives
By Barry Quirk CBE | 18 October 2023
This week Solace and the Local Government Association are launching the prototype of a new profes...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
A tactical shift that has boosted our services
By Angela Bremner | 18 October 2023
Angela Bremner explains how leadership coaching has transformed Together for Children’s people se...
HUMAN RESOURCES
The importance of Black History Month
By Dawar Hashmi | 17 October 2023
Penna’s Dawar Hashmi offers a reflection on diversifying leadership in local government.
SOLACE
Chiefs' professional development framework launched
By Ann McGauran | 17 October 2023
The first version of a professional development framework to keep local government chief executiv...
MANAGEMENT
What if the job is too big?
By Blair McPherson | 16 October 2023
Sometimes the job is too big for the individual, and sometimes the job is too big for anyone and ...
FINANCE
The 'golden triangle' provides governance oversight and grip
By Kath O'Dwyer | 05 October 2023
Instilling a robust governance culture is essential to local governance leadership, and improveme...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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