SOCIAL CARE

Data points

By Dr Tom Smith | 18 November 2014

Better use of data can help local authority managers get the best bang for their buck, argues Dr ...

FINANCE

Public satisfaction paradox

By Ben Page | 18 November 2014

Local government has soldiered on and maintained satisfaction levels, but for how much longer can...

PRIMARY CARE

The challenge of sustainable commissioning

By David McCullough | 17 November 2014

David McCullough, chief executive of the Royal Voluntary Service, says, despite the challenges, c...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Council's senior management team praised

By Dan Peters | 12 November 2014

Northamptonshire CC’s senior management team has been praised by the independent chair of the cou...

HEALTH

Playing it safe?

By Dan Peters | 12 November 2014

Dan Peters reports from a recent round table in which chief executives weighed up the biggest imp...

HEALTH

Whitehall clash over BCF

12 November 2014

A fiery parliamentary showdown between Better Care Fund (BCF) officials and MPs is destined to ta...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Pickles hails 'effective' Doncaster intervention

By Jonathan Werran | 12 November 2014

Ministers have pointed to the successful intervention in Doncaster MBC as proof targeted approach...

HEALTH

Watchdog criticises Better Care Fund planning

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2014

Care bosses have called for better long-term financial planning following a report by the Nationa...

FINANCE

Best practice for radical devolution

By Paul Roberts | 10 November 2014

Spending realities will dictate a more radical approach to devolution focused on engagement with ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Thomas to help with Rotherham turnaround

By Jamie Hailstone | 07 November 2014

Derbyshire CC’s deputy chief executive, Ian Thomas, has been named as Rotherham MBC’s new strateg...

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frederica-diamanta

Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council