Solace

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2021

Council chiefs have pushed back as the Treasury eyes up the sector’s reserves in the run up to th...

Chief execs – a vital part of change

By Paul Najsarek | 07 July 2021

The strategic leadership role of council chief executives in wider health and care systems is oft...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog

By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021

Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...

WHITEHALL

Sector calls for closer working after COVID confusion

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2021

The Government has been told it must work more closely with local authorities to successfully eme...

SOLACE

Working our way back to normality

By Steve Guest | 19 May 2021

Steve Guest says creating and maintaining COVID-safe and sustainable working environments is just...

WHITEHALL

Let's continue to open national politicians' and civil servants' eyes to the potential of local government

By Graeme McDonald | 12 May 2021

Writing in advance of the Queen's Speech, Graeme McDonald wondered if it would set up a new relat...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Getting the basics right on standards

By Joanne Roney | 05 May 2021

Joanne Roney says it is ‘high time’ the Government responded to the recommendations in the 2019 C...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

EXCLUSIVE: Cross-cutting regions project faces Whitehall downgrade

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2021

The scheme was designed to unite Whitehall departments and regions across the country.

WHITEHALL

Storm brewing over exit payment data demands

By Heather Jameson | 15 April 2021

Government demands for details of senior staff pay-offs have been branded ‘particularly perniciou...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Forging a top team in the middle of a crisis

By Kath O'Dwyer | 08 April 2021

Recruited during the pandemic, St Helens MBC’s new senior management have only physically met onc...

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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South Derbyshire District Council

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