INNOVATION

Choice of a new generation

By Victoria Evans | 20 March 2024

Now is a pivotal moment for councils to start developing strategies to engage with Generation Z, ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Six observations from my time as PPMA president

By Gordon McFarlane | 15 March 2024

Against a challenging backdrop for public services, PPMA president Gordon McFarlane sets out six ...

FINANCE

Governing the local AI revolution

By Amardeep Gill | 13 March 2024

A nuanced approach to governance is needed to successfully navigate the challenge of integrating ...

BUSINESS

Lack of AI policies could have 'catastrophic consequences'

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2024

More than three out of four UK councils do not have usage policies for artificial intelligence (A...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Taking a risk-based approach to the switch to digital

By Robert Turnbull | 21 February 2024

Robert Turnbull  of PA Consulting explains why a risk-based approach is key in the UK’s transitio...

BUSINESS

Risk/reward – the AI lessons

By Elliot Jones | 20 February 2024

The responsible integration of powerful AI foundation models into local government will require a...

SKILLS

Don't fall for all the hype behind AI

By Ann McGauran | 20 February 2024

Natalie Cramp talks to Ann McGauran about some of the opportunities, risks and challenges emergin...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Working with Government can deliver real dividends

By Cllr Kevin Bentley | 15 February 2024

Collaboration with Government can achieve real results for communities and councils should not be...

DEVOLUTION

It's time for a 'big bang' to fix our workforce

By Heather Jameson | 06 February 2024

'There is a need to rethink workloads across the public sector, to harness new technologies to do...

RECRUITMENT

Staff shocks

By Simon Edwards | 02 February 2024

A new report from the County Councils' Network and PwC lays out some solutions to a complex secto...

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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