BUSINESS

How will local government look in the next five years?

By Michael Burton | 16 September 2015

Despite major change in the sector, in-house staff skills remain an obstacle to transformation ac...

BUSINESS

Harlow brings services back in-house

By Jamie Hailstone | 16 September 2015

Harlow DC is expected to become the latest council to bring an outsourced service back in-house a...

FINANCE

PM criticised over transformation message

By Dan Peters | 16 September 2015

Private companies will not solve a crisis in children’s social care, prime minister David Cameron...

WHITEHALL

Reynolds calls for urgent refugees summit

By Mark Whitehead | 10 September 2015

The Government must hold an urgent summit meeting and provide resources to help solve the refugee...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Roberts hired by St Helens

10 September 2015

St Helens MBC has appointed Ian Roberts as deputy chief executive and director of finance.

FINANCE

Commission mission

By Anna-Maria Norman | 10 September 2015

Anna-Maria Norman breaks down the key points of a good practice guide outlining how new approache...

WHITEHALL

Elderly's unmet care needs require £4.2bn

By MJ reporter | 10 September 2015

Some £4.2bn a year is needed to help the unmet care needs of the million people aged over 65 stru...

FINANCE

Councils defend use of bailiffs

By Laura Sharman | 27 August 2015

Councils have defended their council tax collection strategies after figures showed they referred...

BUSINESS

Consortium to build £5.3m visitor centre in Sherwood Forest

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 August 2015

A consortium led by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is expected to build and...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

£25m bill for kids left without care

By Mark Whitehead | 18 August 2015

Councils could face a £25m bill for looking after children left without care following the collap...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

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Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

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South Derbyshire District Council

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