The qualities that can turn the tide
RECRUITMENT

The qualities that can turn the tide

By Dawn Faulkner | 11 June 2025

Dawn Faulkner discusses the art of navigating local government reform, devolution and uncertainty with clarity and compassion.

RECRUITMENT

Planning for the unplannable

By Tim Farr | 04 June 2025

Tim Farr of Starfish Search takes a look at the ever-changing political and economic landscape – ...

WALES

Framing a new vision for Wales

By Steve Martin | 02 June 2025

An independent, cross-party working group of leaders and chief executives from councils across Wa...

HR

From reorganisation to recovery

By Juliette Alban-Metcalfe | 02 June 2025

Juliette Alban-Metcalfe and Leatham Green look at how to navigate the emotional fallout of local ...

RECRUITMENT

Forging a new future

By Seb Lowe | 28 May 2025

GatenbySanderson’s Seb Lowe looks at what local government reorganisation means for talent within...

REORGANISATION

Five stars for Wiltshire

By Sally Kimber | 28 May 2025

Sally Kimber shares her experience of merging five districts into one unitary authority, and offe...

FINANCE

Council could slash one in 10 jobs

By Joe Lepper | 23 May 2025

More than one in 10 jobs could be lost at Croydon LBC as it looks to tackle its £1.4bn debt.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'More to do' on diversity in DCS roles

By Joe Lepper | 22 May 2025

Diversity among children’s services chiefs has improved over the last year, but ‘there is still m...

RECRUITMENT

A flag for place

By Pete John | 21 May 2025

Political and strategic change is a constant in the local government sector, and place-based lead...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Controlling immigration will not address the labour market issues

By Mo Baines | 21 May 2025

The recognition of the need for deep changes in the structure and systems of delivering social ca...

LEADERSHIP

Thriving through inclusion

By Pam Parkes | 21 May 2025

Pam Parkes sets out why inclusion marks the road to excellence.

frederica-diamanta

Director – Housing Services

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Are you ready to lead transformative housing services in one of London’s most ambitious and diverse boroughs? Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Executive Director – Place, Communities and Enterprise

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Are you ready to lead one of London’s most ambitious place-shaping agendas? Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Director of Quality, Partnerships and Commissioning (Children and Families)

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The role will lead on arrangements for statutory Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

frederica-diamanta

Director – Housing Services

£Competitive

Are you ready to lead transformative housing services in one of London’s most ambitious and diverse boroughs? Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Executive Director – Place, Communities and Enterprise

£Competitive

Are you ready to lead one of London’s most ambitious place-shaping agendas? Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Director of Quality, Partnerships and Commissioning (Children and Families)

From £85,883 to £115,826

The role will lead on arrangements for statutory Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council