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HUMAN RESOURCES

Would you answer the Siren call? 

By Blair McPherson | 16 March 2022

The motivations for taking on the task of trying to turn round a failing organisation aren’t alwa...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Social workers: how to recruit and retain the best

By Sonia Tanda | 08 March 2022

Using mental health as a key starting point, Penna’s Sonia Tanda offers some top tips on how to r...

RECRUITMENT

We can all play a leading role

By Neil Lupin | 02 March 2022

Leadership comes in many forms, and as Neil Lupin reflects on the countless examples being displa...

FINANCE

It is not surprising councils' position in the job market is eroding

By Tony Kirkham | 02 March 2022

Local government colleagues report difficulty in recruiting auditors, revenues and benefits staff...

HUMAN RESOURCES

The art of good leadership

By Dawar Hashmi | 22 February 2022

Director of executive search at Penna Dawar Hashmi looks at the various definitions of leadership...

PAY

For councils the retention challenge is particularly stark

By Claire Kober | 22 February 2022

Claire Kober says the chances of a ‘brain drain’ as council staff leave for better pay and prospe...

BUSINESS

Senior management workforce warning

By Chris Mahony | 22 February 2022

Councils are increasingly struggling to recruit and retain senior managers due to demographic fac...

RECRUITMENT

How to solve the social care leadership problem

By Nik Shah | 16 February 2022

In the world of social care, the post-pandemic environment has created a greater need for versati...

RECRUITMENT

Solving the workload puzzle

By Heather Jameson | 15 February 2022

The pandemic has sparked a radical change in working patterns. Heather Jameson looks at wheher it...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Tackling local places' resourcing and skills crisis together

By Pooja Agrawal | 09 February 2022

Homes England and DLUHC have invested in Public Practice as a way of building the public sector’s...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

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Powys County Council

Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Scale A 4-9, plus up to 3 SPA points.

Our newly developed EMBRACE framework guides the actions we take as a team Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

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Tees Valley Combined Authority

frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£79,968 - £87,755

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys. Apply for this job

Powys County Council

Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Scale A 4-9, plus up to 3 SPA points.

Our newly developed EMBRACE framework guides the actions we take as a team Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority