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WORKFORCE

We work hard to make sure we're the best employer we can be

By By Sheila Oxtoby | 17 October 2024

Focusing on staff is critical when financial challenges can often mean investment in them is deprioritised at a time when it is needed more than ever, says Sheila Oxtoby.

RECRUITMENT

Workforce crisis requires 'urgent' action

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2024

Action to tackle the workforce crisis in council finance teams is now ‘urgent’, a report has conc...

RECRUITMENT

Difference-makers

By Cllr Abi Brown | 17 October 2024

A joint national recruitment campaign aims to highlight the breadth and diversity of careers with...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Crisis of confidence

By William Eichler | 17 October 2024

The number of council chief and senior managers confident their council is meeting the expectatio...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Stannard named new Manchester chief

By Paul Marinko | 16 October 2024

Tom Stannard has been named Manchester City Council’s new chief executive.

RECRUITMENT

Penna research: Nearly 40% of chiefs now have 'place' background

By Dan Peters | 16 October 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Almost four out of 10 top-tier council chief executives now have a place background, r...

PLANNING

Planning departments hit hardest by staff shortages

By William Eichler | 15 October 2024

Planning departments are facing the worst workforce shortages, with eight out of 10 experiencing ...

SOCIAL CARE

International recruitment boosts social care workforce

By William Eichler | 10 October 2024

The adult social care workforce has grown thanks to carers from abroad, but the sector still face...

RECRUITMENT

Looking beyond the resume

09 October 2024

Candidates and employers should seek to find deeper alignment beyond the traditional job descript...

WORKFORCE

Workforce planning for a flexible council

04 October 2024

The variety and complexity of the problems faced by the modern local authority can only be tackle...

HR

Top Talent: Housing

By Penny Ransley | 30 September 2024

The recent publication of the ‘Securing the Future of England’s Council Housing’ report has inspi...

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frederica-diamanta

Libraries Strategy and Improvement Manager

£66,750 - £74,019

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Lead Compliance Surveyor WMF1472e

£53,775 - £55,963

We have an exciting opportunity in the Corporate Assets Team Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Chief Schools Adjudicator

£63 per hour

Are you an exceptional leader who can lead and inspire a cadre of experienced peers? Apply for this job

Office of the Schools Adjudicator