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HUMAN RESOURCES

Female empowerment is in need of a boost

By Ann McGauran | 16 January 2019

Women are under-represented in local government leadership roles and the West Midlands is behind ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

It's all about inclusion

By Heather Jameson | 16 January 2019

Once at the forefront of diversity, local government is now struggling to keep up the momentum. A...

WHITEHALL

Onwards and upwards

By Ann McGauran | 16 January 2019

Ann McGauran looks at the potential implications of a further empowered North of England, as sugg...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Where do councils fit into the NHS plan?

By Michael Burton | 15 January 2019

Last week’s publication of the NHS Long Term Plan signals a fundamental shift towards community-b...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

FoI and the hidden side of safeguarding

By Ann McGauran | 08 January 2019

FOI responses show more than half of the councils approached had reported incidents in the last t...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Looking at the wider picture

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2019

Martin Swales, the new president of SOLACE, talks to Heather Jameson about his plans to use his ...

LONDON COUNCILS

Cracking the code

By Ann McGauran | 08 January 2019

The complexity of the budgetary challenges faced by English councils has raised the alarm within ...

FINANCE

Ministers say funding situation will soon improve - but councils are more uncertain

By Dan Peters | 14 December 2018

Is it the 'worst secret Santa ever' or 'recognition that the Government has listened on a number...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Redefining the rules about resettlement

By Hiba Mahamadi | 05 December 2018

Andy Burnham threatened to pull Greater Manchester out of the asylum resettlement scheme - igniti...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Breaking down the barriers to change

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2018

A survey of local authority chief executives and directors by The MJ and BT found strong resistan...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate, experienced Approved Mental Health Professional ? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Finance Manager - WMF2210e

£51,356- £52,413

Our Finance Team provides financial management. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council