FINANCE

Scrap private finance for public buildings, says Unite

By Dan Peters | 20 April 2017

Trade union Unite has called for the use of private finance to build public buildings in Scotland...

PAY

Unison Scotland in strike ballot

By Mark Conrad | 11 April 2017

Scotland’s largest local government trade union is to ballot its members over possible strike act...

LEGAL

Legal action delay for Glasgow IT contract

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 February 2017

Work on Glasgow City Council’s potential new IT contract with CGI has been put on hold following ...

WHITEHALL

'Give Troubled Families staff better terms and pay'

By Mark Conrad | 01 February 2017

Local government’s largest trade union has called for improved pay and conditions for staff worki...

BUSINESS

Industry lobbying may weaken new code

By Dan Peters | 18 January 2017

A voluntary transparency code designed to help local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds get h...

HEALTH

STPs could provide 'added impetus'

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 December 2016

Controversial plans to reform healthcare services have the potential to help NHS and council lead...

HEALTH

Call for more money and engagement for STPs

By James Evison | 05 December 2016

More money and greater engagement with staff and the public will be needed for sustainability and...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Strike action over kids' services trust

By Sam Clayden | 23 November 2016

Sandwell MBC workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike against the decision to form a trust to ...

FINANCE

Children's services 'as big a headache' as adult social care

By Sam Clayden | 16 November 2016

The £1.9bn funding gap in children’s services by 2020 is expected to cause ‘just as big a headach...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Just 1% of children's social workers support new legislation

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 November 2016

Children’s social workers have overwhelmingly rejected government plans to change the way service...

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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