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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...

FINANCE

Women challenge council over equal pay

By Laura Sharman | 17 October 2016

More than 60 women are challenging Reading Council in court today, arguing they are owed more tha...

FINANCE

Welsh council leaders call for extra funding

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 October 2016

Council bosses and trade union leaders have called on the Welsh Government to restore local gover...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Carers sue council in historic minimum wage claim

By Thomas Bridge | 14 September 2016

Haringey LBC and care contractors are being taken to court over an alleged failure to pay the min...

FINANCE

Bristol mayor urged to confront PM after voluntary redundancy offer

By Sam Clayden | 23 August 2016

Bristol’s mayor has been urged to confront the prime minister over the city council’s ‘dire finan...

WHITEHALL

Unison in battle to represent members on council pension funds

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016

Trade union Unison is fighting for representation on the eight pension pools to be formed by Engl...

FINANCE

Senior officer pay rises defended

By William Eichler | 05 August 2016

Manchester City Council has defended proposed pay rises for its managers against accusations they...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council staff 'worked into the ground' because of cuts

By Sam Clayden | 22 June 2016

Local government workers have experienced unprecedented pressure and stress in the workplace beca...

WHITEHALL

Ofqual chair's move to Ofsted raises 'impartiality' questions

By Sam Clayden | 14 June 2016

Teachers' unions have blasted the appointment of Ofqual chair Amanda Spielman as the next Ofsted ...

UNIONS

Private matters

02 June 2016

The privatisation of public services has always been a highly contentious issue that can ignite r...

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council