RECRUITMENT

How to attract the best talent

By Sonia Tanda | 11 January 2022

2021 was quite a year for local government recruitment, especially in social work, says Sonia Tan...

FINANCE

Buckinghamshire signs £15m waste contract

By Martin Ford | 06 January 2022

Buckinghamshire Council’s deal with FCC Recycling includes an option to extend worth almost £30m.

WASTE

Council to bring recycling centres in-house

By William Eichler | 16 December 2021

Kirklees MBC is to bring its household waste and recycling centres in-house as part of an effort ...

RECRUITMENT

We need action to tackle the imminent public health workforce shortages

By Nick Raper | 15 December 2021

Nick Raper at Penna says there is a need to attract and retain diverse, talented and qualified in...

BUSINESS

Veolia and Suez merger criticised by competition authority

By William Eichler | 08 December 2021

The merger of Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of several waste ...

DIGITAL

What to do when best practice still loses you £6.4m?

By Dr Andrew Larner | 07 December 2021

The threat to councils from cyber attacks, rather like coronavirus, is endemic and we need to lea...

BUSINESS

Councils should use procurement to boost local economies, think-tank says

By William Eichler | 07 December 2021

Local authorities should strive to be more ethical and place-sensitive when buying goods and serv...

FINANCE

Levelling up – how to negotiate the challenges ahead

01 December 2021

Local Partnerships will host a lunchtime webinar to look at how councils can get maximum leverag...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils' USP is their focus on employees as people

By Sue Atkinson | 24 November 2021

Sue Atkinson, Anne Sullivan and Sonia Tanda at Penna say it's time to talk about your council's ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Why not put schools at the heart of place-wide net-zero Carbon transition?

18 November 2021

EQUANS is working with schools, councils, and Multi-Academy Trusts to benchmark their current ene...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council