DEVOLUTION

Northern exposure

02 June 2016

Like it or loathe it, a minister’s impenetrable loyalty to the department’s line is his or her pr...

BUSINESS

Executives' big bonuses give ALEOs bad reputation

By Mark Whitehead | 02 June 2016

Arm’s-length bodies created by councils in Scotland have been warned over the size of salaries an...

HUMOUR

Holey banana cake!

02 June 2016

From the South Coast, right through the Midlands to the North, devolution deals have been plagued...

UNIONS

Private matters

02 June 2016

The privatisation of public services has always been a highly contentious issue that can ignite r...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Rotherham in bid to be 'child-centred' borough

By Thomas Bridge | 02 June 2016

Rotherham MBC has announced plans to become a ‘child-centred borough’ two years on from the Jay R...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Chiefs hit back at TV exposé

By Mark Whitehead | 02 June 2016

Social services directors have hit back after Birmingham City Council was featured in a highly-cr...

FINANCE

'Don't demonise CFOs for issuing S114 reports'

By Dan Peters | 02 June 2016

Chief financial officers (CFO) should not be ‘demonised’ if their only option is to issue a Secti...

BUSINESS

Authority opts to expand property portfolio in bid to fund services

By Dan Peters | 02 June 2016

A council has expanded its commercial property portfolio to help generate alternative sources of ...

FINANCE

Leave vote 'risk to UK investments'

By Dan Peters | 02 June 2016

Billions of pounds of UK investment could be put at risk by the vote to leave the European Union.

FINANCE

Senior management sharing plan revealed

By William Eichler | 01 June 2016

Two councils on the south coast have announced plans to share senior management in a bid to make ...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

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West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council