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How councils can increase SME apprenticeship uptake through strategic partnerships
SKILLS

How councils can increase SME apprenticeship uptake through strategic partnerships

By Ann McGauran | 24 November 2025

Local authorities can boost apprenticeship starts within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by forming innovative partnerships, a leading training provider has highlighted.

TRANSFORMATION

Cutting costs and unlocking value

By Emma Foy | 20 November 2025

Emma Foy looks at Doncaster’s recent enterprise resource planning revolution.

INVESTMENT

When the inbox is full, call the office

By Pip Peel | 20 November 2025

A corporate programme management office (CPMO) can ensure investment in the right initiatives to ...

RECRUITMENT

Leading through LGR

By Amin Aziz | 20 November 2025

Amin Aziz says the complexity local government reorganisation brings is real – particularly in th...

REORGANISATION

Helping the sector turn reform into results

By Adele Gritten | 20 November 2025

Adele Gritten looks at Local Partnerships' new research project with the Local Government Informa...

TRANSFORMATION

Taking the risk out of digital

By Emma Foy | 12 November 2025

True transformation depends on partnership, trust, and shared accountability, and when suppliers ...

REGENERATION

The quiet power of social capital

By Dan Crowe | 12 November 2025

Investment in physical buildings alone isn't enough. Building social capital creates the trust an...

RECRUITMENT

Why getting recruitment and retention right matters more than ever

By Martin Tucker | 06 November 2025

Martin Tucker reminds us of the importance of a professional approach to identifying and attracti...

RECRUITMENT

Achieving energy performance at scale and pace

By Edward Barlow | 06 November 2025

Success in delivering energy projects requires the right mix and amount of professionals, writes ...

How to overcome transformation fatigue

By Rob Bradshaw | 06 November 2025

Rob Bradshaw looks at the findings of Gate One's Transformation Index report.

RECRUITMENT

Coaching the public sector's future

By Rebecca Davis | 30 October 2025

Rebecca Davis explains why every leader needs time to think – and how structured, high-quality co...

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Investment Manager

Salary: £63,537 per annum plus benefits and relocation allowance

We have announced a pensions administration shared service with the Teesside Pension Fund. Apply for this job

Tyne and Wear Pension Fund

Director of Integrated Commissioning

£119,505 - £139,146 (inclusive of Choices payment of £5,727 pa)

We don’t just talk about integration in Bexley; we live and breathe it. Apply for this job

London Borough of Bexley

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes