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Taking the risk out of digital
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 take responsibility for outcomes councils can focus on delivering services to their communities, say...

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...

The contract consolidation challenge

By Rekha Thawrani | 30 October 2025

Rekha Thawrani explains how NEC can help manage contracts through the reorganisation process.

RECRUITMENT

View from the Hill

By Greg Hayes | 30 October 2025

Greg Hayes warns of the consequences that can arise from failed recruitment campaigns.

DIGITAL

The move to digital networks: preparing local authorities for a connected future

By Professor Sultan Mahmud | 29 October 2025

BT is working with local authorities across the UK to prepare for one of the most significant net...

RECRUITMENT

Levelling up leadership

By Pete John | 23 October 2025

Pete John delves into the new world of leading in a combined authority and offers some insight in...

WORKFORCE

Lead with function and the form will follow

By Alistair Sharpe-Neal | 23 October 2025

Be clear about what you are trying to achieve before you commit to the staff structure to deliver...

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Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

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Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

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General Manager – Building Safety Compliance

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Service Director - Education and SEND

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West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

General Manager – Building Safety Compliance

£51,356 - £53,460

Building safety for our homes and neighbourhoods is a top priority at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council