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LONDON COUNCILS

Addressing the root causes of knife crime

By John O’Brien | 01 August 2018

Urgent action is required to tackle knife crime now, but the current levels of violence are the s...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

In defence of voter ID

By Bob Neill | 01 August 2018

The subject of voter ID has divided many people, but Bob Neill calls for those sceptical about re...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Stop trying to explain away poor performance

By Abdool Kara | 01 August 2018

The sector needs to be more open and honest about poor performance, writes Abdool Kara.

RECRUITMENT

Let's not waste top talent

By Julie Towers | 01 August 2018

Through my work in the recruitment and transition of leaders I see first-hand the importance of r...

THIRD SECTOR

We need to be using the 'C' word - conversation

By Louise Round | 01 August 2018

We need to be talking with, not to, our communities about what would work in their places, writes...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's services risk management strategy is a leap of faith

By Blair McPherson | 30 July 2018

Blair McPherson believes some councils are adopting a dangerous risk management strategy when it ...

FINANCE

London boroughs: Our SEND budgets are unsustainable

By Gerald Almeroth | 30 July 2018

Gerald Almeroth warns that councils in the capital are facing a growing shortfall in funding for ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Procurement leaders: from steward to taskmaster

By Richard Guest | 27 July 2018

Today’s procurement officers must now be able to understand how to wield data, create and lead ta...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Leading the charge on town centre revival

By Alan Harris | 26 July 2018

Alan Harris looks at what councils can take from the recent Grimsey Review and suggests where it ...

FINANCE

Northamptonshire's long hot summer

By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2018

Northamptonshire is going to need some creative accountancy of a very different kind if it is to ...

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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services

Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum

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Isle of Wight Council

Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning

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Service Director: Education

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Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services

Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum

This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council

Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning

£127,105 - £136,013

If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Service Director: Education

up to £125k

Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

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