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RECRUITMENT

Does the sector need to switch the narrative?

By Sally Wilson | 31 January 2024

Is local government suffering from a case of bad PR? How can we positively raise its profile to i...

FINANCE

Solace: Marking 50 years in local government

By Graeme McDonald | 29 January 2024

With all the change that has happened over 50 years it feels like the time is right for another l...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Watchdog warning over food standards resourcing

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2024

A watchdog has warned of ‘inadequate resourcing’ of environmental health and trading standards se...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Funding announcement timing angers MPs

By Martin Ford | 25 January 2024

A ministerial statement revealing councils would receive an additional £500m for adult social car...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Attracting the next generation of local government stars

By Luke Judd | 23 January 2024

Luke Judd of Starfish Search reflects on a discussion they had with the ‘rising stars’ of local g...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Four day week clampdown a 'slippery slope'

By Martin Ford | 23 January 2024

A senior local government figure has struck back at Government efforts to curb the adoption of a ...

RECRUITMENT

Creative vision for Haringey

By Heather Jameson | 17 January 2024

Haringey has appointed two leaders with a strong background in the creative world into the direct...

RECRUITMENT

Reflections on an active year for the sector

17 January 2024

Jon Dilling, Toni Hall, Dawar Hashmi and Julie Towers of Penna share their talent market insights...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Southend chief exec departure 'appropriately planned'

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

Southend Council has said procedures surrounding the departure of its former chief executive Rob ...

FINANCE

Awakening of a sleeping giant

By Ann McGauran | 10 January 2024

Ambition, opportunities and green technologies. South Derbyshire DC has huge potential and is wor...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

£188,227

Chief Executive Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

The Head of Skills, Education and Employment

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum, plus relocation support

Premium jobWe are looking for an outstanding strategic leader with experience in skills and employment Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority