FINANCE

One-off cash boosts 'not enough'

By Dan Peters | 27 January 2015

Chief executives caught in the middle of a political row on social care this week have argued one...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Twin-hat directors 'not best way to gain credibility'

By Jonathan Werran | 27 January 2015

A county chief executive has questioned SOLACE director Graeme McDonald’s assertion in last week’...

HEALTH

SOLACE policy board urges boost in managerial capacity

By Jonathan Werran | 27 January 2015

Local government must improve its managerial capacity and learn to build strategic alliances nati...

FINANCE

Self-service to lead transformation drive by 2025, report claims

By Jonathan Werran | 23 January 2015

The push towards greater self-service, flexible working and multi-agency teams will be key priori...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Tackling CSE needs more 'statutory teeth'

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2015

Chief executives have been urged to provide challenge as well as support to their council’s effor...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Lack of DCSs hits directors' roles

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2015

A call to fight for the director of children’s services role amid an increasing trend towards cre...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA demands changes to Ofsted's 'blinkered' inspection regime

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2015

Councils in England and Wales have called for an overhaul in the way children’s services are insp...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Share principles to underpin inspection

By Alan Wood | 09 January 2015

Alan Wood proposes using practice leaders to provide peer challenges if you want to boost confide...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

The Commitments

By Mark Rogers | 09 January 2015

What kind of New Year resolutions should a chief executive make? Birmingham City Council chief ex...

FINANCE

That was the year that was

By Michael Burton | 06 January 2015

It was the year of devolution, combined authorities, rows over the Better Care Fund and Eric Pick...

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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