GOVERNANCE

Birmingham's post Oracle scrutiny portal 'should help to better understand risks'

By Ann McGauran | 20 March 2025

A new online information site for scrutiny teams at Birmingham City Council should lead to a bett...

FINANCE

Future Forum: Chancellor's silence economically 'damaging'

By Martin Ford | 20 March 2025

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to indicate whether she will raise taxes or cut spend...

DEVOLUTION

Future Forum: Think-tank boss questions mayoral authorities without big cities

By Paul Marinko | 20 March 2025

The chief executive of think-tank Centre for Cities has criticised the idea of mayoral strategic ...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum: Robots in two years

By Dan Peters | 20 March 2025

Robots with artificial intelligence (AI) will be here in two years, a tech guru has told The MJ’s...

WORKFORCE

Future Forum: Lessons in customer service

By Martin Ford | 20 March 2025

Councils can learn from customer service practice in the private sector to improve the experience...

INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEMS

Future Forum: ICB numbers face being slashed in health reforms

By Paul Marinko | 20 March 2025

A National Health Service (NHS) insider has predicted the number of ICBs will be slashed in pendi...

REORGANISATION

Future Forum: Cornish chief tells districts to harness 'superpower' in LGR

By Paul Marinko | 19 March 2025

The chief executive of Cornwall Council has encouraged district authorities to approach reorganis...

HEALTH

Future Forum: 'NHS is stuck on its own hamster wheel'

By Dan Peters | 19 March 2025

Taking public health out of the NHS made it easier for the health service to avoid thinking about...

REORGANISATION

Future Forum: Unitary workers 'grieving' loss of districts

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2025

North Northamptonshire Council chief executive Adele Wylie has urged those involved in reorganisa...

INTERVENTION

Future Forum: Commissioner tells chiefs to invite challenge

By Dan Peters | 19 March 2025

The lack of transparency and challenge are common themes in all council failures, a local governm...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council