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Care businesses in three regions 'extract' more than £250m in profits
PROCUREMENT

Care businesses in three regions 'extract' more than £250m in profits

By Ann McGauran | 12 November 2025

Private companies providing care services have taken more than £250m in profits in just three regions of England in the last three years, new research has found.

PROCUREMENT

Social care reform: Stopping profit extraction in services

By Rosie Maguire | 12 November 2025

Introducing a major report on UK social care, Rosie Maguire highlights how fairer commissioning a...

REORGANISATION

Navigating procurement complexity during reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2025

Crucial to making a success of local government reorganisation is the management of myriad contra...

PROCUREMENT

Procurement – from back office to boardroom

By Tarryn Kerr | 23 October 2025

Tarryn Kerr looks at the importance of taking a strategic approach to procurement.

PROCUREMENT

Navigating the new procurement landscape

By Jonathan Werran | 16 October 2025

A Localis study puts forward a series of recommendations on how councils can make the most of the...

FINANCE

The Welsh Way: Reimagining local government through social partnership

By Cllr Jane Gebbie | 14 October 2025

As the UK and Welsh budgets are debated, Cllr Jane Gebbie says a social partnership mindset can h...

PROCUREMENT

Unlocking value with third party spend product

By Jane Clayson – Local Government Commercialisation Projects Director at Newtrality | 16 September 2025

Discover the power of Newtrality’s proven, innovative third party spend offer, designed to empowe...

PROCUREMENT

Future Forum Midlands: Norse chief outlines merger challenges

By Ann McGauran | 11 September 2025

The chief executive of the Norse Group has set out his insights on the challenges of merging serv...

PROCUREMENT

Procurement law reforms could stifle the freedom to achieve best value

By Gayle Monk | 08 September 2025

As the Government proposes procurement law reforms, Mark Cook and Gayle Monk urge a focus on stre...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation contracts reach £3.4m

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2025

Councils have awarded contracts worth £3.4m since the start of the year as part of local governme...

PROCUREMENT

Council cancels IT upgrade after delays

By William Eichler | 28 August 2025

Norwich City Council has abandoned its planned IT system upgrade following repeated delays.

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frederica-diamanta

Finance Business Partner

£59,961 - £65,471 per annum (£65,472 - £73,442 Gateway Range)

In this role, you’ll provide expert financial support and strategic insight across Children’s Services and Corporate functions Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Finance Business Partner - Capital

£59,961 - £65,471 per annum (£65,472 - £73,442 Gateway Range)

As part of our finance leadership team, you’ll lead on all aspects of capital finance, supporting major investment projects Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Social Care Team Manager

Band I, SCP 44 - 47 (£55,609 - £59,027) per annum

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Social Care Team Manager Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council