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PAY

Commission calls for funding reset

By Ann McGauran | 20 July 2021

Local government needs a ‘funding floor’ at an agreed percentage of national income, a report on ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Jenrick's exit payment intervention

By Dan Peters | 05 July 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick personally intervened to strengthen the Government’s propose...

FINANCE

What can councils do to stand up for fair tax conduct?

By Rachel Bentley | 07 June 2021

This is Fair Tax Week. Rachel Bentley says councils across the UK need to lead the way on tax con...

WHITEHALL

Exit payments data made compulsory

By Dan Peters | 28 May 2021

The Government has made it compulsory for councils to provide data on exit payments.

LONDON COUNCILS

George Floyd – 'much more to do' in London

By Cllr Muhammed Butt | 25 May 2021

One year on from the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Cllr Muhammed Butt reflects on the pr...

PAY

Unions reject 'insulting' council pay offer

By Laura Sharman | 24 May 2021

Two trade unions have rejected the 1.5% pay offer from the national local government employers.

FINANCE

Council cuts top jobs to close funding gap

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2021

Two of Wyre Forest DC’s most senior officers are facing redundancy following a cost-cutting manag...

PAY

Employers offer 1.5% 'paltry' pay rise

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2021

Councils are facing a £279m increase to the national pay bill after offering 1.5m employees a 1.5...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council 'outraged' by Unite decision to continue bin strike

By William Eichler | 14 May 2021

Thurrock BC has said it is ‘outraged’ workers in its waste and recycling department have decided ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local elections 2021: Addressing low pay and inequality

By Rachel Kay | 12 May 2021

Those elected on 6 May must not miss the opportunity to secure better working lives for local peo...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council