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FINANCE

Put local government in control of the NHS

By John Stewart | 08 March 2017

It’s time for a big bang approach to solve a health and care system on the brink. George Jones an...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Re-setting the culture clock

By John Knight | 08 March 2017

A primary concern among chief executives in delivering transformation is ensuring the right cultu...

BUSINESS

Commissioning's pivotal role on the road to transformation

By Benjamin Taylor | 08 March 2017

Benjamin Taylor argues that skillful commissioning and taking responsibility for the results of y...

FINANCE

Gearing up for the rate debate

By James Maker | 08 March 2017

James Maker outlines the importance of county authorities in achieving a balanced business rate s...

HEALTH

It's all a bit complicated

By Lawrence Conway | 08 March 2017

Lawrence Conway recounts some recent conversations about the complexity of local government struc...

FINANCE

How business rate reforms will hit councils

By David Phillips | 08 March 2017

David Phillips examines the drawbacks of proposed reforms to the business rates system

PAY

Chief executives should hand returning officer pay to charity

By Paul Wheeler | 08 March 2017

Paul Wheeler questions whether additional payments to chief executives for carrying out their ret...

FINANCE

The revaluation row is a harbinger of controversies to come

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2017

Michael Burton warns revaluation raises wider questions as to whether the current incentive to in...

FINANCE

Cash-strapped councils are in need of a lending hand

By Rob Whiteman | 08 March 2017

It is now more important than ever for councils to be given greater borrowing freedoms if they ar...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Aiming high to support disadvantaged children

By Kate Mulley | 08 March 2017

Some charities and local authorities have been divided over the so called ‘exemption clause’ in t...

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Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

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Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

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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