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Social care fair pay 'unlikely to be sufficient'
ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care fair pay 'unlikely to be sufficient'

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2025

Doubt has been cast on whether the adult social care fair pay agreement will have the impact claimed by ministers.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: District dead end

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2025

Just five district council chief executives have made the move to a unitary or county council sin...

RECRUITMENT

Looking beyond the CV

By Frazer Thouard | 09 October 2025

Frazer Thouard takes a look at why aptitude should shape senior leadership recruitment in local g...

RECRUITMENT

Technology and bold thinking – a winning combination

By Tim Farr | 02 October 2025

In today’s climate, organisations have to be resilient, adaptive and forward-looking in order to ...

RECRUITMENT

The essential role of agencies in council's recruitment and retention

By Cieran Donnelly | 02 October 2025

At a time of ongoing change, temporary staff can fulfil a vital role in maintaining the high perf...

WORKFORCE

New towns, new leaders

By Luca Wells | 25 September 2025

With a lot of initiatives being pushed through government, the strain on local authorities is inc...

RECRUITMENT

From compliance to compassion

By Philip Emms | 17 September 2025

Philip Emms says the sector needs to seize the moment the current regulatory spotlight is providi...

RECRUITMENT

View from the Hill

By Greg Hayes | 11 September 2025

Greg Hayes looks at the perils of failing to take a proactive approach to filling vacancies

RECRUITMENT

Going beyond the job description

By Matt Jones | 11 September 2025

Matt Jones takes a look at the strategic value of interim leaders in local government

WORKFORCE

Future Forum Midlands: Council chiefs have fewer derailers to success than private counterparts

By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2025

New research by recruitment specialists GatenbySanderson has found council chief executives have ...

LEADERSHIP

How to be a successful council chief

By Frazer Thouard | 10 September 2025

In advance of The MJ’s Future Forum Midlands, recruitment specialist GatenbySanderson crunch the ...

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Head of Chief Executive's Office

£68,930 - £73,320.50 / Grade M

This is a pivotal leadership position at the heart of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

£113,435.50 - £125,379 / Grade

This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

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This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering Cherwell's Climate Action Plan Apply for this job

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