LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Not only the lonely

By Alison Seabrooke | 24 November 2014

Alison Seabrooke says the contribution of community groups to public services is no longer a ‘nic...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Birmingham director hails 'groundbreaking' sexual exploitation case

By Dan Peters | 20 November 2014

Birmingham City Council’s strategic director for people has hailed a ‘groundbreaking’ case that l...

FINANCE

Social networking

By Brian Talbot | 18 November 2014

Commissioners and providers need to step up to the plate to define and measure social value when ...

FINANCE

Lawyers lead the way

By Michael Burton | 18 November 2014

An innovative local authority legal practice is providing a successful support service for other ...

THIRD SECTOR

Volunteers could boost BCF savings, charity reports

By Jonathan Werran | 17 November 2014

Elderly people returning home from hospital without adequate help are more than twice as likely t...

PRIMARY CARE

The challenge of sustainable commissioning

By David McCullough | 17 November 2014

David McCullough, chief executive of the Royal Voluntary Service, says, despite the challenges, c...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Housing benefits

By Tom Brittain | 14 November 2014

Local government needs to reach out and engage with partner organisations to shine a spotlight on...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Report boosts council's social impact bond

By Dan Peters | 11 November 2014

The world’s first social impact bond to fund children’s services has been boosted by a report loo...

WHITEHALL

Directors may turn to crowdfunding to improve open spaces

By Dan Peters | 11 November 2014

Finance directors who have had their budgets slashed by central government could be forced to tur...

FINANCE

The collaboration game

By Garath Symonds | 11 November 2014

Surrey CC managed to secure major improvements in services for young people despite slashing expe...

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Head of Service (Ageing Well)

Starting Salary of £61,734 – £66,738 (With Additional Market Forces Supplement of £5,000)

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Herefordshire Council

Assistant Director Human Resources & OD

£80,736 to £82,362

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North Lincolnshire Council

Director of Strategic Commissioning, Integration and Partnerships

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Derbyshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Service (Ageing Well)

Starting Salary of £61,734 – £66,738 (With Additional Market Forces Supplement of £5,000)

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Service to lead our Ageing Well Commissioning function. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Assistant Director Human Resources & OD

£80,736 to £82,362

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring HR professional to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job

North Lincolnshire Council

Director of Strategic Commissioning, Integration and Partnerships

£99,063 to £108,772

At Derbyshire County Council, we are ambitious for our varied and diverse communities Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council