DATA

A time for vigilance as ransomware threat still looms

By Dr Andrew Larner | 14 July 2020

Among the many recently identified threat vectors that should concern local government is a malwa...

DIGITAL

Digital engines – the 'new normal' in local government?

By John McMahon | 26 June 2020

Digital engines will become a staple of every local authority’s digital provision moving forward ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Bringing the widest evidence base to decisions about local care markets

25 June 2020

In the light of COVID-19 and in pursuit of better outcomes for patients and customers we need sha...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ensuring continuity of care during COVID-19

By Julie Tyas | 23 June 2020

What happens when home isn't a safe place to be? Julie Tyas discusses how tech is becoming the ey...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Using virtual reality technology to understand the needs of children

By Alison Alexander | 22 June 2020

Alison Alexander says VR is being used in the recruitment and training of prospective foster care...

FINANCE

Scaling self-created solutions in local government

By Richard Kingston | 11 June 2020

Barnsley MBC has developed a self-created income management system (IMS) with dxw, with a vision ...

WHITEHALL

Video conferencing first at council meeting

By Dan Peters | 02 April 2020

A council used software to help decide key planning applications in what is believed to be the fi...

BUSINESS

Transparency tools made available to pension schemes

By Dan Peters | 01 April 2020

The first standalone system to provide information on costs from different investment managers to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Reset for the UK's high streets

By John Quinton-Barber | 01 April 2020

The future is upon us and unless we understand the rapidly changing needs, our high streets will ...

DIGITAL

Where are your services on the Smart City journey?

By Michael Burton | 25 March 2020

With technology moving into the next era of 5G and AI, The MJ and BT recently conducted a survey ...

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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