Title

Governing through uncertainty – what happens next?
RECRUITMENT

Governing through uncertainty – what happens next?

By Tim Farr | 04 June 2026

In an era of permanent uncertainty, Tim Farr assesses the challenges many local authorities, chief executives and senior leadership teams are now navigating, while looking at the best ways to prepa...

RECRUITMENT

The changing face of local government

By Rachael Morris | 28 May 2026

Rachael Morris discusses why political change is becoming a workforce risk and has an impact on p...

REORGANISATION

Exclusive: Reorganisation 'heaps further pressure' on children's leadership

By Ann McGauran | 27 May 2026

Local government reorganisation (LGR) heaps further pressure on the supply of ‘a scarce group of ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Minister says chief candidates must have 'critical skillset'

By Joe Lepper | 22 May 2026

Ministers have urged Surrey’s shadow unitary authorities to prioritise the permanent recruitment ...

RECRUITMENT

After the ballots

By Liam Young | 21 May 2026

As the after effects of the recent elections continue to be felt, Liam Young assesses what local ...

ELECTIONS

Lib Dems seize control of Surrey shadows as interim officers named

By Paul Marinko | 11 May 2026

The Lib Dems have seized control of Surrey’s shadow authorities as the county prepares for unitar...

RECRUITMENT

The challenge for combined authorities

By Seb Lowe | 07 May 2026

Seb Lowe looks at the importance of building workforce capability for system leadership in combin...

REORGANISATION

Getting staff LGR-ready

By Kathy O'Leary | 06 May 2026

Chief executive of Stroud DC Kathy O’Leary says the council is doing more to address the challeng...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks

By Dan Peters | 01 May 2026

A chief executive who struck a settlement after a row with the authority he used to run is expect...

FINANCE

Making the shift

By Christine Marshall | 30 April 2026

As the sector gears up for a new wave of unitarisation, Christine Marshall reflects on the move f...

FINANCE

Being on the money with finance recruitment

By By Adele Taylor | 30 April 2026

Finding the right person with the right mix is what matters most when recruiting to local finance...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Property & Regeneration

£88,633 - £100,994 per annum

This is a permanent senior leadership role requiring significant professional expertise in property, regeneration, or a closely related Apply for this job

Swansea Council

Practice Manager

£47,181-£51,356 per annum pro rata

The successful candidate will line-manage a small group of multi-disciplinary professionals Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

See More Jobs
frederica-diamanta

Head of Property & Regeneration

£88,633 - £100,994 per annum

This is a permanent senior leadership role requiring significant professional expertise in property, regeneration, or a closely related Apply for this job

Swansea Council

Practice Manager

£47,181-£51,356 per annum pro rata

The successful candidate will line-manage a small group of multi-disciplinary professionals Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

See More Jobs