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FINANCE

Newham to improve financial management after £9m fraud allegations

By William Eichler | 16 January 2019

The mayor of Newham has announced plans to form a commission to advise the council on how to ‘bec...

HUMAN RESOURCES

It's all about inclusion

By Heather Jameson | 16 January 2019

Once at the forefront of diversity, local government is now struggling to keep up the momentum. A...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Who will protect us from the bullies?

By Blair McPherson | 08 January 2019

Where there is a bullying problem there is also a lack of confidence in HR to tackle it - and it ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Rebel, Rebel

By Blair McPherson | 17 December 2018

In the real world those with an independent spirit, a willingness to challenge authority and the ...

FINANCE

Squeezed Somerset reins in overspend

By Dan Peters | 12 December 2018

Under-pressure Somerset CC has reduced its projected overspend in 2018/19 from £3.2m to £2.4m, se...

FINANCE

Transformation savings at risk

By Chris Mahony | 12 December 2018

The transformation programme underpinning Surrey CC’s return to financial sustainability has ‘a m...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: 'Get a grip on mysterious DCS role'

By Dan Peters | 07 December 2018

Local authority bosses should get a grip on the ‘mysterious’ director of children’s services [DCS...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum North: Whiteman rages at removing finance directors from top team

By Dan Peters | 06 December 2018

Council chief executives that demote the finance director role from the top team were being ‘too ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

In recruitment the art is more important that the science

By Julie Towers | 04 December 2018

Julie Towers advocates rigorous assessment and due diligence to test the suitability, experience ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Breaking down the barriers to change

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2018

A survey of local authority chief executives and directors by The MJ and BT found strong resistan...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council