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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Backing a 'powerful wave of social entrepreneurs'

By Michael Burton | 20 May 2011

Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has endorsed outline proposals for a Big Society Bank. Mich...

BUSINESS

Where is the evidence of change?

By Glyn Evans | 20 May 2011

Public sector funding cuts are providing a ‘burning platform’ for change – but is it happening? ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Home truths

20 May 2011

New research has highlighted council failures to help single people falling into a spiral of home...

FINANCE

Don't ditch the back office

By John Stewart | 20 May 2011

Not all bureaucracy is bad. Really effective public services depend on efficient back-room staff,...

FINANCE

We believe in improvement, not tick-boxing

By John Goldup | 20 May 2011

Claims that its inspection regime is still too process-driven have are denied by Ofsted's John Go...

FINANCE

Missing the big picture

By John Stewart | 20 May 2011

George Jones and John Stewart find the latest review of council finance is too narrowly focused.

FINANCE

Future shocks

20 May 2011

Plans to axe the Audit Commission leave councils facing enormous change and new responsibilities,...

FINANCE

Transformation from the IT crowd

20 May 2011

Glyn Evans, newly-elected president of SOCITM, tells Michael Burton why managers' dim view of IT ...

FINANCE

Is the feeling mutual?

16 May 2011

Councils must explore new business models to improve public services, say Mark Johnson, Eddie Fin...

FINANCE

Dispelling myths about pay

By Dermott Calpin | 12 May 2011

Research shows that councils acted swiftly to reduce their pay bills and have an excellent record...

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Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

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Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

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