HUMAN RESOURCES

Six ways to lead people in a changing political environment

By Gordon McFarlane | 11 September 2023

Gordon McFarlane sets out an approach to help council workforces build the skills needed to navig...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Working to help children's services in Essex grow

By Helen Lincoln | 04 September 2023

Essex CC has achieved a second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for children’s social care...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Wilkos: Dealing with the fallout of a retail collapse

By David Armiger | 01 September 2023

The collapse of retailer Wilkinsons will leave a gap in high streets across the country, but Davi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How we became Local Authority of the Year

By Sarah Norman | 26 August 2023

Barnsley’s successful transformation of its town centre, focused on The Glass Works, won the coun...

OMBUDSMAN

Getting the basics right

By Ann McGauran | 26 August 2023

Paul Najsarek says these may not be easy times for public services, but a focus by councils on co...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking opportunities for young people in Blackburn with Darwen

By Jo Siddle | 22 August 2023

Blackburn with Darwen got the highest grant award of any English authority area from the Youth In...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

An app-based approach to exploring Wiltshire's many assets

By Terence Herbert | 22 August 2023

Terence Herbert explains how Wiltshire Council is using history and heritage to encourage people ...

MANAGEMENT

Mentoring could be your game-changer

By Nathan Elvery | 15 August 2023

Nathan Elvery explains the many benefits of taking time to be mentored, and explains what to expe...

COMMUNICATIONS

Tower Hamlets' golden communications thread

By Andreas Christophorou | 08 August 2023

Communications needs to be the business of everyone in a council, and if the service is just trea...

PENSIONS

Going further and faster on pensions decarbonisation

By Cllr Paul Convery | 08 August 2023

Islington LBC began decarbonising its pension fund seven years ago and has reduced emissions by 4...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council