PLANNING

Councillors grill Capita over planning service

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2019

Directors of an outsourced planning service have been taken to task by councillors.

BUSINESS

Allerdale agrees private model for stadium construction

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2019

Allerdale BC is turning to the private sector to build its new stadium in Workington.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Hampshire invests £67m in care tech project

By Martin Ford | 21 March 2019

Hampshire CC is to invest up to £67m in technology in a bid to improve care and bring down costs.

BUSINESS

Tough times for outsourced firms

20 March 2019

It’s been a tough few years to be a company involved in outsourced services to the public sector.

FINANCE

Resolving digital dilemmas together

20 March 2019

Penna hosted its first digital round table earlier this year. Penna’s digital recruitment special...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils agree 'zero tolerance' of abuse and assaults on staff

By Martin Ford | 14 March 2019

Workers for a major council outsourcing company have suffered 350 incidents of physical assault, ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Worcestershire to transfer education services to company

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2019

Worcestershire CC is expected to give the green light to widen the scope of its children’s servic...

BUSINESS

Interserve rejects rival rescue bid

By Martin Ford | 05 March 2019

Doubts have arisen over outsourcing giant Interserve’s rescue deal after its largest shareholder ...

BUSINESS

Councils issue joint tender

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2019

Bexley and Bromley LBCs have joined forces to invite tenders for the running of their revenue and...

FINANCE

Greenwich insources services from struggling companies

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2019

Greenwich LBC is to rein in operations at its two companies as they struggle to compete in the ou...

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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