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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...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Caution urged over response to Rotherham CSE scandal

15 October 2014

Senior local government figures have warned of the difficulties in taking action against officers...

LEGAL

'Inexperienced staff' do not understand the law

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2014

Calls have been made for monitoring officers (MO) to have legal knowledge and be at the top table...

HEALTH

Poor dementia care

14 October 2014

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned that people living with dementia are receiving poor ...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council