Scrutiny

By Sam Clayden | 02 December 2015

The South Norfolk DC boss has described council tax support schemes as a ‘transfer of risk’ from ...

EDUCATION

Ofsted: North-South school divide must be tackled by Powerhouse

By Thomas Bridge | 01 December 2015

Inspectors have urged the Northern Powerhouse to target school improvement after a report reveale...

FINANCE

Keep your eyes peeled

By Paul Wheeler | 25 November 2015

With councils under unrelenting pressure to remain transparent, Paul Wheeler looks at other publi...

HEALTH

(Health MJ) Local NHS to receive 'Ofsted-style' ratings

25 November 2015

Local health services are to be given Ofsted-style ratings from next year to show how they are pe...

Opaque devo practices 'create culture of secrecy'

By Sam Clayden | 25 November 2015

A lack of transparency in the devolution process now will ‘create a culture of secrecy’ going for...

FINANCE

(Health MJ) Consultancy firm wins £1m NHS contract

25 November 2015

A leading management consultancy firm is to be paid £1m to help ‘design’ how the new NHS regulato...

SCRUTINY

Kerslake: 'Realistic' approach to devo transparency

By Sam Clayden | 24 November 2015

Lord Kerslake has called for a pragmatic approach to transparency around devolution deals.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Under pressure

By Barry Pirie | 10 November 2015

Barry Pirie looks at how to build resilience in your people at this time of increased scrutiny

HUMAN RESOURCES

A sting in the tail

By Lawrence Conway | 10 November 2015

While it’s easy to get carried away with the latest buzzwords on strategy, Lawrence Conway makes ...

FINANCE

Birmingham City Council still faces 'significant risks and challenges'

By Sam Clayden | 05 November 2015

Significant risks and challenges remain in relation to the scale and speed of Birmingham City Cou...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council