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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...

RECRUITMENT

The leadership promotion trap

By Ryan Miller | 18 June 2026

Ryan Miller notes that the skills required to perform in a role are often different to those requ...

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Corporate Director of Children’s Services

Competitive Salary

You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Fire Safety Lead

£53,051- £57,372 per annum

Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Quantity Surveyor

£40,444 - £43,149 per annum + £4,370.75 Market supplement reviewed annually

Working within both the Major Works & Assets teams Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children’s Services

Competitive Salary

You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Fire Safety Lead

£53,051- £57,372 per annum

Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Quantity Surveyor

£40,444 - £43,149 per annum + £4,370.75 Market supplement reviewed annually

Working within both the Major Works & Assets teams Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

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