CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Tackling CSE needs more 'statutory teeth'

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2015

Chief executives have been urged to provide challenge as well as support to their council’s effor...

WHITEHALL

Elected mayors ideal to top combined authorities

By Colin Copus | 15 January 2015

Professor of local politics at De Montfort University, Colin Copus, admits that directly-elected ...

WHITEHALL

Referendum campaign for elected mayor

By Dan Peters | 13 January 2015

A campaign for a referendum on whether Greater Manchester should have an elected mayor has been l...

FINANCE

It's not Armageddon, we're getting on with it

By Stephen Evans | 09 January 2015

The next time you hear about Barnet LBC’s pursuit of local government armageddon, you might stop ...

FINANCE

Clearer accountability will aid devolution

By Heather Jameson | 06 January 2015

Happy New Year to all The MJ’s readers, may 2015 bring you health, happiness and… Perhaps prosper...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Council officers' CSE commitment after inquiry

By Dan Peters | 25 November 2014

Senior Birmingham City Council officers have expressed their commitment to tackling child sexual ...

BUSINESS

Squeeze on audit timetable risks strain on councils and auditors

By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014

Concerned councils fear their finance functions will be put under further strain by plans to sque...

PENSIONS

Auditors to probe Pembrokeshire chief's payoff

By Jonathan Werran | 21 October 2014

Welsh spending watchdogs are poised to scrutinise the severance deal of Pembrokeshire County Coun...

FINANCE

Decentralise, deliver

By Ross Henley | 20 October 2014

We can disagree on the future shape of local government or the composition of Parliament, but cou...

HEALTH

Variations in care still too wide warns CQC

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 October 2014

The variation in care services across England is still too wide, according to a new report publis...

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frederica-diamanta

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