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RECRUITMENT

Breaking the stigma of internal and external hires

By Rebecca Hopkin | 06 March 2024

Rebecca Hopkin looks at the perspectives of both sides of the candidate market and reveals the pr...

COUNCILLORS

BCP breaks the glass ceiling

By Cllr Vikki Slade | 06 March 2024

Writing for International Women’s Day, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s leader Cllr ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

When prevention is the real cure

By Greg Fell | 06 March 2024

Greg Fell draws from examples across the British Isles to highlight some of the work done by dire...

FINANCE

We don't need a Lyons' 2.0

By Annabel Smith | 06 March 2024

With the seminal 2007 Lyons Review in focus, Ben Franklin and Annabel Smith look at why place-sha...

FINANCE

Daring to be bold

By Piali Das Gupta | 06 March 2024

The MJ’s series on building a new vision for local government, drawing from the 2007 Lyons Review...

FINANCE

Shifting the dial on moral hazard

By Robert Weaver | 06 March 2024

Robert Weaver looks at the extent to which moral hazard and non-financial risks need to be unders...

AUDIT

Moving forward after failure

By Ed Hammond | 06 March 2024

Ed Hammond considers the governance challenges facing members under section 114 and other models ...

PLANNING

Getting Britain building again

By Tracy Blackwell | 06 March 2024

The Purposeful Finance Commission’s recommendation that businesses raise a target of £22.5m to he...

FINANCE

Making economic development a statutory duty for councils would be a rare win-win

By Abdool Kara | 06 March 2024

The sector wants to make economic development services a statutory duty for councils. Abdool Kara...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Local investment can reap national rewards

By Sir Bob Neill | 06 March 2024

Sir Bob Neill feels the Budget was an opportunity to provide financial aid for councils, which in...

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Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

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Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

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Durham County Council

Solicitor

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The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Solicitor

£58899 - £66693 per annum

Help shape fair, transparent contracts that deliver value for money and protect vital public services for our residents.Help shape fair, transparent c Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council