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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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