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COUNCILLORS

Avoiding failure: A how-to guide

08 February 2023

In the first in a series of articles on how to avoid organisational failure, The MJ looks at the ...

FINANCE

Looking ahead after the storm

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2023

Tandridge DC’s discovery of a £1m shortfall could have spelled disaster. Now, with strict account...

FINANCE

Peterborough's baptism of fire

By Heather Jameson | 01 February 2023

First-time chief executive Matt Gladstone says that when he took on the challenge of turning roun...

SOLACE

The leadership mission

By Heather Jameson | 25 January 2023

Matt Prosser has taken over as the new president of Solace. Heather Jameson talks to him about hi...

SOLACE

Filling in the failure gap

By Heather Jameson | 25 January 2023

Max Caller has been investigating council failures since the 1990s. Heather Jameson talks to him ...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

A question of reserves

By Martin Ford | 24 January 2023

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ desire for more data on councils’ level...

PAY

Time for a social care system refresh

By Paul Marinko | 18 January 2023

Social care is beset by a perfect storm of problems. What needs to change, and are there any chin...

DEVOLUTION

Accelerating devolution

By Ann McGauran | 17 January 2023

Local government remains enthusiastic about the English devolution revolution, but challenges lie...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Staring into the welfare state chasm

By Ann McGauran | 17 January 2023

Reform and tackling persistent underfunding are the answers to the litany of problems that beset ...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Meeting demand for out-of-hours services

By Paul Marinko | 10 January 2023

How can cash-strapped councils ensure they provide an effective out-of-hours customer service so ...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

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Hertfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council