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PAY

A 2% pay rise will help retain hard-pressed staff

By Heather Jameson | 05 December 2017

Councils want to pay staff more, but they can only afford 2%, writes Heather Jameson.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Taking control of your interview

By Blair McPherson | 05 December 2017

Blair McPherson argues recruitment panels are often inadequate and risk serious consequences.

HUMAN RESOURCES

#MeToo's unintended consequences

By Claire Fox | 05 December 2017

Prescriptive procedures can result in workplace relations becoming over-policed and more toxic th...

LEISURE

Parks and recreation: why we need to invest

By Paul O’ Brien | 05 December 2017

Public spaces and parks are vital to the prevention agenda. Surely that's worth investing in, wri...

COMMUNICATIONS

Making a statement: why you shouldn't dodge interviews

By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 05 December 2017

The practice of giving the media a statement rather than putting up candidates for interviews ris...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The council of 2025: how emerging tech will transform local government

By John Wybrant | 04 December 2017

John Wybrant examines how emerging technology will advance over the next seven years and argues l...

HOUSING

Why landlord licensing schemes do not work

By Alan Ward | 04 December 2017

Alan Ward unveils evidence that he believes shows licensing schemes for private landlords fail to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Making sense of the Industrial Strategy

By Tom Stannard | 04 December 2017

Tom Stannard digests the Industrial Strategy white paper and outlines what it all means for local...

FINANCE

Concentrate on consensus

By Stephen Houghton | 29 November 2017

Chair of the Special Interest Group for Municipal Authorities, Sir Stephen Houghton, urges local ...

HOUSING

Ben Page: Untie councils' hands to fix the housing crisis

By ByBen Page | 29 November 2017

Polls suggest the public believe local government and housing associations have the answers to th...

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Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

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

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

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

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

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

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

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

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