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FINANCE

Money is just a small part of the problem

By Heather Jameson | 09 August 2017

Despite the sector’s hard work, too often we fail kids in care and those we turn away, writes Hea...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Put your trust in the right data

By Nigel Lynn | 09 August 2017

Nigel Lynn comments on the importance of thoroughly-checked local statistics – and a willingness ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

An uncomfortable truth

By Mark Rogers | 04 August 2017

Mark Rogers says the sector is not regulating itself properly and offers a suggestion for a revam...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

From crisis to stability: a decade of children's services in Haringey

03 August 2017

On the anniversary of the death of Peter Connelly, Claire Kober recounts the drastic turnaround H...

TRANSFORMATION

Building a new vision for 21st century libraries

By Chris Cotton | 03 August 2017

Chris Cotton explains the need to radically transform the way library services are delivered.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why counties can deliver the cash

By Philip Atkins | 02 August 2017

Don’t overlook counties as purveyors of productivity and growth, writes Philip Atkins.

SOCIAL CARE

Creating a care system that benefits the majority

By Tony Pilkington | 02 August 2017

It’s no secret our population is increasingly ageing and funding can’t keep up, leaving our under...

DCLG

Is the county devolution door still open?

By Cllr Martin Hill | 02 August 2017

After the Northern Powerhouse minister's suggestion that devolution was a city only game, Martin ...

LGIU

An exercise in trust building

By Jonathan Carr-West | 02 August 2017

We need to put the trust back into local government at a time when politics is garnering very lit...

DEVOLUTION

Mayors are making an impact. Everywhere else should take note

By Andrew Carter | 02 August 2017

Places without a mayor will fall further behind the likes of Greater Manchester and the West Midl...

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

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Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

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Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council