BUSINESS

London Councils eyes apprenticeship levy devolution

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2023

London Councils has named securing devolution of the apprenticeship levy to its boroughs to fund ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A working ecosystem needs a local base

By Professor Graeme Atherton | 03 October 2023

Local authorities are the natural fulcrum for a dynamic, flexible and responsive skills ecosystem...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth: the big issue

By Ben Lucas | 03 October 2023

As we enter election season a national growth plan is needed now, delivered with and by places, s...

BUSINESS

Public sector procurement – social value

03 October 2023

A look at how Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is working with local government to build social val...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall micromanaging is 'holding back economic progress in West Midlands'

By Ann McGauran | 19 September 2023

Central Government’s ‘man-marking’ of local decisions in the West Midlands is holding back progre...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Wales to consider funding bids straddling English border

By Paul Marinko | 11 September 2023

Wales’ economy minister has said he would consider funding bids from a new council partnership th...

HOUSING

Effective collaboration can help rising costs

By Ben Cummins | 11 September 2023

Qwest is a joint venture between Equans and Cheshire West & Chester Council that allows an innova...

PLANNING

EXCLUSIVE: Mayors press for trailblazer devolution powers

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2023

Mayors are pressing for devolved powers currently reserved for their trailblazer counterparts in ...

EDUCATION

County leaders call for 'adult education revolution'

By William Eichler | 04 September 2023

County council leaders have urged the Government to ‘fast track’ devolution deals to help boost t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Wilkos: Dealing with the fallout of a retail collapse

By David Armiger | 01 September 2023

The collapse of retailer Wilkinsons will leave a gap in high streets across the country, but Davi...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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South Derbyshire District Council

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