Planning for the unplannable
RECRUITMENT

Planning for the unplannable

By Tim Farr | 04 June 2025

Tim Farr of Starfish Search takes a look at the ever-changing political and economic landscape – heavily influenced by events in the US – and how is it is currently impacting local government.

RECRUITMENT

Forging a new future

By Seb Lowe | 28 May 2025

GatenbySanderson’s Seb Lowe looks at what local government reorganisation means for talent within...

RECRUITMENT

A flag for place

By Pete John | 21 May 2025

Political and strategic change is a constant in the local government sector, and place-based lead...

RECRUITMENT

Navigating the shifting sands

By Anthony Lewis | 14 May 2025

Anthony Lewis breaks down the results of a Tile Hill survey and offers advice to those who are fa...

POLITICS

Overseas recruitment for care workers to end

By Liz Wells | 12 May 2025

International recruitment for care workers will end under plans announced by home secretary Yvett...

RECRUITMENT

The keys to adapting to SEND

By Simon Ray | 08 May 2025

Simon Ray discusses how newly qualified social workers can prepare themselves for the evolving SE...

RECRUITMENT

A crucial role at a time of change

By Rebecca Rampat | 01 May 2025

McLean Public’s Rebecca Rampat and Jonathan Swain share their views on local government reorganis...

WORKFORCE

Finding the best at all ages

By John Kiernan | 01 May 2025

John Kiernan says 35 local authorities are already committed to being Age Friendly Employers, and...

LEADERSHIP

Gambling on the next chief executive

By Blair McPherson | 28 April 2025

Appointing any chief executive is a risk, so how can councils shift the odds in their favour, ask...

WHITEHALL

Geography of power: Relocating Whitehall to the regions

By David Werran | 24 April 2025

The political and economic case for an exodus from Whitehall to regional hubs is compelling and c...

RECRUITMENT

AI is here: what do we do with it?

By Kate Wilson | 24 April 2025

Kate Wilson offers some recent experiences to assess the current value of AI in recruitment – and...

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frederica-diamanta

Programme Manager - WMF2092e

£63,830 - £66,642

You must be inspiring, motivating and committed to supporting our staff to create a modern, compassionate, learning and caring culture. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Lawyer - Planning & Procurement

£52,584 - £55,620

Ready to lead complex legal work in a borough driving regeneration and growth? Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Head of Public Service

£90,000 - £120,000 + international supplement

Are you looking for a remarkable life adventure in one of the world’s greatest nature hotspots? Apply for this job

St Helena