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REORGANISATION
Reorganisation repercussions
By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026
Following the latest round of local government reorganisation last week, ministers claim the new unitaries will boost growth and strengthen our cities but not everyone agrees. The tough work of get...
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation shake-up
By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026
Recruitment specialist outlines LGR impact on jobs as scramble for newly-created roles likely to ...
RECRUITMENT
Stronger together
By Rebecca Davis | 23 July 2026
Rebecca Davis outlines why collaboration is local government’s greatest strength – And how region...
LEADERSHIP
Talent: A challenge councils are not solving
By Sandra Farquharson | 21 July 2026
With fewer than 5% of the workforce under 25, Sandra Farquharson argues that councils must stop t...
JOBS
Section 106 is only as strong as the conversations behind it
By James Wright | 20 July 2026
James Wright explains how early collaboration helps turn Section 106 obligations into measurable ...
RECRUITMENT
Are we looking for finance experience ...and missing leadership potential?
By Andrew Tromans | 16 July 2026
Penna’s Andrew Tromans shares his insights into finance leadership recruitment.
RECRUITMENT
Stop chasing talent – grow it!
By Tim Jones | 15 July 2026
Local government must stop poaching talent and invest in building the next generation of finance ...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation without resignations
By Gary Evans | 09 July 2026
Gary Evans outlines the importance – and challenges of – retaining talent through local governmen...
RECRUITMENT
Why LGR depends on the right leadership
By Julie Osborne | 02 July 2026
Julie Osborne says the sector’s future will not be secured simply by redrawing boundaries, but ra...
RECRUITMENT
Beyond the challenges, the workforce plan we need
By Gill Nye | 02 July 2026
Gill Nye looks at workforce solutions to the challenges facing local government.
RECRUITMENT
The pressure of reshaping the sector
By Mark Bearn | 25 June 2026
With many local government figures currently fighting on three fronts, Mark Bearn outlines the ch...
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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