ECONOMIC GROWTH

All change

11 March 2020

Stockport is transforming itself into a world class town to complement its world famous neighbour...

BUSINESS

AI could save councils £500,000

By Naomi Larsson | 09 March 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology could save local authorities £500,000 in the next 12 mont...

SCRUTINY

Council leadership needs to have oversight of the entire AI system

By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2020

Council leaders need to provide ‘proper accountability’ for AI technology and staff cannot take a...

DIGITAL

Acting now on standards will enable public sector to reap the benefits of AI

By Lord Jonathan Evans | 09 February 2020

Local authorities using AI will need to establish suitable governance mechanisms, and to be able ...

DIGITAL

Overcoming obstacles to digital change

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2020

The MJ and Fujitsu hosted a round table debate looking at managing the obstacles to digital chang...

FINANCE

A plan for social care is finally coming. What should be in it?

By Paul Burstow | 27 January 2020

Having a clear view about the outcomes sought is key to drawing up a new plan for social care - a...

BUSINESS

Future Forum North: 'Robots will not replace humans'

By Dan Peters | 05 December 2019

Robots will not replace humans in the workplace and offices will continue to exist, The MJ’s Futu...

HUMAN RESOURCES

The absence of the human touch 

By Blair McPherson | 25 November 2019

Blair Mcpherson ponders a recruitment software package to be used in conjunction with video inter...

DIGITAL

The MJ Data and Digital: Getting digital right

By Kirsty Cole | 20 September 2019

Working on digital partnerships is fraught with pitfalls. Kirsty Cole and Melvyn Ingleson offer t...

INNOVATION

Ready for the revolution?

By Heather Jameson | 18 September 2019

With the rise of technology in the workplace, Nesta and The MJ asked local government frontline w...

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Head of Regeneration, Property and Local Economy

£76,211 - £89,527 per annum

If you want to make a difference in your next role this is one for you. Apply for this job

Bedford Borough Council

Executive Director of People Services

£147,676 - £157,619 (pay award pending)

As a young and ambitious unitary authority, West Northamptonshire Council is an exciting place to work. Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Legal & Democratic Services Divisional Manager (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £88,183 per annum plus relocation package

Step into a leadership role managing a strong legal team in a fast-moving, politically dynamic environment Apply for this job

Chichester District Council