ECONOMIC GROWTH

The spirit of possibility: place shaping in Wolverhampton

By Tim Johnson | 19 March 2018

As the City of Wolverhampton develops a new city brand, Tim Johnson discusses the importance of p...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devolve apprenticeship levy for targeted skills development

By Sir Richard Leese | 08 March 2018

Significant changes to the apprenticeship levy are needed to achieve its potential, writes Cllr S...

WHITEHALL

Andy Street: Championing the West Midlands

By Sam Clayden | 05 March 2018

Mayor Andy Street believes the West Midlands is experiencing an economic revival, but if all comm...

BUSINESS

Collaborate with businesses and schools to address skills gap, MPs tell councils

By Hiba Mahamadi | 23 January 2018

Local authorities, local enterprise partnerships, businesses, schools and colleges should come to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Changing 5,000 lives

By Cllr Johnson Situ | 16 January 2018

Despite being home to the Shard, Borough Market and the Tate Modern, Southwark LBC is still battl...

WHITEHALL

Financial acumen 'essential' for county chiefs

By Dan Peters | 10 January 2018

The officer brought in by Lancashire CC because of her expertise with figures has described finan...

FINANCE

Budget needs to back local government

By Paul Dossett | 17 November 2017

Head of local government at Grant Thornton UK, Paul Dossett, says there are no areas where furthe...

BUSINESS

Brexit, automation and poorly skilled workforce threaten economic future

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 November 2017

Nearly half of England’s local labour markets are at risk due to an imminent 'migration squeeze' ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils need to be at the heart of a local skills renaissance

By Paul Carter | 06 November 2017

Cllr Paul Carter explains why he believes devolution to the counties has the power breath life in...

HUMAN RESOURCES

New technology offers staff skills development opportunities

By John Wybrant | 24 October 2017

John Wybrant argues emerging technologies will play a significant role in developing the digital ...

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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