EDUCATION

Learning from the school places challenge

By Mark Robinson | 26 October 2016

Government support for grammar schools and rising demand from communities mean councils face a to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A rosy future for shared services?

By James Evison | 26 October 2016

Shared services are common across all tiers of local government, but what opportunities for innov...

FINANCE

Quids in or cashing out?

By Heather Jameson | 18 October 2016

With vital business rate localisation decisions being thrashed out, and in the shadow of a new Lo...

FINANCE

Working in a competitive world

By Malcolm Morley | 18 October 2016

In this climate of devolution, joint working and combined authorities, Malcolm Morley says local ...

THIRD SECTOR

Devolution – restoring faith in democracy?

By Aidan Harper | 18 October 2016

The EU referendum and its aftermath have been poor examples of democracy in action. Stronger citi...

HUMAN RESOURCES

That's why they call them senior managers

By Blair McPherson | 14 October 2016

As local authority chief executives meet at the SOLACE Summit, Blair McPherson examines how their...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting UK growth airborne

By Lawrence Conway | 12 October 2016

Ministers at the Conservative Party Conference revealed much about their plans for economic growt...

FINANCE

In search of a plan

By Dr Jo Casebourne | 12 October 2016

Brexit has changed the devolution landscape and local government needs urgent clarity on crucial ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lesson from the chair

By Thomas Bridge | 12 October 2016

Gavin Jones speaks to Thomas Bridge about the future priorities of SOLACE, his views on new pres...

FINANCE

It's business time

By Charlie Parker | 12 October 2016

Major reforms to the business rates system are crucial if local government is to make the most of...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing