FINANCE

What do the ONS figures for March public sector finances mean for councils?

06 May 2022

The pain of inflation will be particularly felt across local authority budgets, says Leo Hanna, b...

DIGITAL

Closing the digital skills gap

By Simon Collinson | 04 May 2022

Simon Collinson looks at how to widen the talent pool and bridge the digital skills gap in the UK...

ENERGY

Is wind power the next step in delivering net zero?

By Martin Barnes | 03 May 2022

Martin Barnes discusses the intensifying pressures being placed on local authorities to reach amb...

HEALTH

Zero progress on climate but devo can keep things on track

By Grace Newcombe | 20 April 2022

The Levelling Up White Paper’s relative silence on net zero represents a huge missed opportunity ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting purpose before profit for our children

By Dominic Campbell | 20 April 2022

Dominic Campbell says it’s time to build ventures that can put purpose ahead of profiteering – an...

DIGITAL

Levelling up: the digital challenge

By Michael Burton | 12 April 2022

The MJ and BT recently held a round table debate with nine leading council chief executives from ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rebuilding Ukraine

By Emmet Regan | 12 April 2022

Emmet Regan looks at how Ukraine could be rebuilt, with the UK leading the way in post-war recons...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Dundee: the UK's best-kept life sciences secret

By Cllr John Alexander | 11 April 2022

Dundee is mapping out the young and dynamic city’s economic revival through its approach towards ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The digital and the democracy

By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2022

The new chief executive of Adur and Worthing Councils, Dr Catherine Howe, has a unique perspectiv...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

It's time for local leaders to unleash their creativity on levelling up

By Marc Kidson | 09 February 2022

The lack of a central roadmap in the Levelling Up White Paper offers a unique opportunity to loca...

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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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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