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CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Southampton chief steps down citing health concerns

By Mark Conrad | 09 January 2024

Southampton City Council chief executive, Mike Harris, is to step down amid financial challenges ...

SOCIAL CARE

Care bosses 'blindsided' by foreign dependents ban

By Mark Conrad | 20 December 2023

Social care bosses were ‘blindsided’ by ministers’ ban on international staff bringing dependents...

RECRUITMENT

Balancing pressure and passion

By Steve Guest | 13 December 2023

There's a great need to get more people choosing a career in local government. But for those in t...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Future Forum North: Crises require 'vision for the future'

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2023

The challenges facing the local government sector shouldn’t be a barrier to recruiting senior off...

RECRUITMENT

Leadership: reflections from NCAS

05 December 2023

Nik Shah, Helen Alwell and Chris Barrow outline why identifying and supporting good leadership is...

RECRUITMENT

View from the Hill

By Greg Hayes | 29 November 2023

By partnering with a search firm that prioritises exceptional candidate experience councils can u...

PEOPLE

Penna announces new managing director

By Martin Ford | 24 November 2023

Kathryn Kempster will take the reins from Julie Towers, who will step down as managing director n...

RECRUITMENT

Moving from social value to community wealth building

By Steve Wilson | 21 November 2023

Steve Wilson looks at how adopting a new community wealth model can provide opportunities to put ...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

How government can support the retention of essential service delivery

By Karima Dakhama | 15 November 2023

Senior consultant at CIPFA Penna Karima Dakhama looks at how local authorities through innovation...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Don't get trapped by cutting your training

15 November 2023

Council services need to change with the times and investing in training is the only way to comp...

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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