Recruitment

By Michael Burton | 06 August 2019

Adult social care has the second largest percentage of job vacancies across the public sector aft...

BUSINESS

Independent governance reviews for pension schemes

By Dan Peters | 31 July 2019

Regular independent reviews of governance in the local government pension scheme (LGPS) will be c...

Making the most of the Localism Act

30 July 2019

Penna's Pete John looks at the skills local authorities need to ensure success with the rise of w...

RECRUITMENT

Finding the skills for a full house

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2019

Martin Ford reports on a round table hosted by Penna, discussing the role of local government in ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's services progress 'slow and uneven'

By Paul Marinko | 22 July 2019

Ofsted has described the progress of Reading BC to improve its children’s services as ‘slow, unev...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

South Kesteven chief steps down

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2019

Aidan Rave has stepped down as the chief executive of South Kesteven DC to pursue new ventures.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Exclusive: Chief execs' survey highlights tensions of 'challenging politics'

By Michael Burton | 17 July 2019

Tensions between chief executives and their leaders are under greater scrutiny because of ‘challe...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

MHCLG failure to recruit chief scientific adviser 'astounding'

By Mike Yuille | 03 June 2019

An ongoing failure by Marsham Street to recruit a Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) is ‘astounding,’...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Slow progress' two years after inadequate judgement

By Dan Peters | 24 May 2019

Gloucestershire CC is making ‘slow progress’ in improving its services for its children and young...

FINANCE

Call for VOA cuts review

By Dan Peters | 20 May 2019

‘Significant cuts’ in Valuation Office Agency (VOA) staffing levels should be reviewed to ensure ...

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

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Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service