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SCRUTINY

Standing up for the vulnerable

By Ann McGauran | 25 April 2023

The Association of Directors of Children’s Services’ new president John Pearce speaks to Ann McGa...

LEGAL

Let's go legal

By Ben Cox | 18 April 2023

Penna’s Ben Cox outlines the findings from a panel in which the group looked at the ever increasi...

SCRUTINY

Give locals a seat at the table

By Courtney Stephenson | 12 April 2023

Providing MPs the ability to scrutinise policy implemented by combined authorities does nothing t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The drumbeat of oversight could be a good thing

By Ed Hammond | 12 April 2023

Ed Hammond examines the emerging accountability framework in local government and says that, rath...

SCRUTINY

Accountability is not a one-way street

By Jessica Studdert | 04 April 2023

Even if Oflog starts life with a light touch, 'there’s little to guard against mission creep seve...

LEGISLATION

Perfecting the art of procurement

By John Tizard | 04 April 2023

The Procurement Bill should have been bolder and stronger, says John Tizard. But there is nothing...

SCRUTINY

Avoiding failure: time to put scrutiny in the spotlight

30 March 2023

The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at scrutiny....

WHITEHALL

Council provided £1m loan amid collapse fears

By Mark Conrad | 27 March 2023

Coventry City Council provided a £1m loan to a failing cultural trust knowing there was a risk of...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Avoiding failure: scanning for risks

01 March 2023

In the latest in a series of articles on how to avoid organisational failure, The MJ examines the...

FINANCE

Thurrock expecting Government bailout

By Mark Conrad | 30 January 2023

Troubled Thurrock Council is expecting £182.5m in Government support to keep key services going w...

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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

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Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

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Walsall Council

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council