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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Time to make an impact

By Greg Clark | 01 July 2015

Secretary of State, Greg Clark, says a lot can be learned nationally from local government’s prob...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

An encouraging outcome

By Mark Rogers | 01 July 2015

Mark Rogers introduces a new care service co-commissioned by Birmingham City Council.

FINANCE

Ask the question why

By Maria G Christofi | 01 July 2015

It is quite common in any workplace to continue working in a particular way, but finance director...

PENSIONS

A 'critical friend'

By Susan Martin | 01 July 2015

Susan Martin describes the newly-established part that ‘substitutes’ will play in the London Pens...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

How we plan to become outstanding

By Cllr Phil Davies | 30 June 2015

When the Government gives you lemons, make lemonade – Wirral BC leader Phil Davies explains how m...

FINANCE

Social workers not equipped to implement Care Act

By Joe Godden | 30 June 2015

The Care Act was implemented on April 1 and is a momentous piece of legislation for all who work ...

FINANCE

Government needs to tackle New Homes Bonus inequality

30 June 2015

When created in 2010 the New Homes Bonus was seen as a clever way of encouraging an acceleration ...

FINANCE

How not to appear in the Mail

By Heather Jameson | 30 June 2015

Sometimes you just can’t do right for doing wrong, writes Heather Jameson.

HOUSING

Councils lack skills and confidence on housing

By Andrew Walker | 29 June 2015

Councils could be the key to unlocking the house building potential in local areas but we are not...

WHITEHALL

Panels need to raise their game

By Lord Bew | 29 June 2015

Publishing the Committee on Standards in Public Life’s latest report, Lord Bew argues that police...

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Chief Executive

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Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council