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SOLACE

Everybody has failed

By Ann McGauran | 02 August 2021

Children were ‘pawns in a toxic power game’, according to the report of the Independent inquiry i...

COUNCILLORS

What we will need from the leaders of the future?

By Graeme McDonald | 02 August 2021

There are increasing challenges in filling senior positions across the public sector including lo...

WHITEHALL

MHCLG to review local resilience forums

By Dan Peters | 21 July 2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is to review the role, responsibilities...

SOLACE

The challenges for public leaders have only just begun

By Stephen Crookbain | 19 July 2021

The Public Leaders Report 2021 captures what it was like to lead during a tough year and includes...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils push back over reserves raid threat

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...

SOLACE

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...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

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Cambridge City Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council