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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Future Forum North: Link is 'very likely' between leaders' attributes and levelling up success
By Ann McGauran | 24 March 2022
A link is ‘very likely’ between key behavioural attributes of local government leaders and their ...
RECRUITMENT
The difference makers
By Rebecca Davis | 22 March 2022
Rebecca Davis looks at how the landscape of the sector will continue to evolve over the next 12 m...
FINANCE
Ministers urged to reverse public health cuts
By Chris Mahony | 22 March 2022
The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged ministers to reverse public health cuts amid war...
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...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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