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ECONOMIC GROWTH

What works well in local government

By Michael Burton | 13 December 2017

Every chief executive is familiar with problems, challenges and failures – but what about success...

BUSINESS

Councils begin to ask why are we here?

13 December 2017

With Andrew Jepp, Managing Director at Zurich Municipal.

BUSINESS

Time for some breathing space?

13 December 2017

The Government’s announcement of a call for evidence on a six-week ‘breathing space’ and statutor...

BUSINESS

Council defends £52m Olympic Park investment

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 December 2017

Newham LBC has defended its decision to invest £52m in the transformation of the Olympic Stadium,...

BUSINESS

Row over contract extension

By Chris Ames | 30 November 2017

Hertfordshire CC is controversially planning to extended its highways maintenance contract with R...

BUSINESS

Technology and commissioning: local government in 2040

29 November 2017

Councils are facing uncertainty and change, with Local Government Association research showing lo...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Virgin Care drops case against Surrey

By Hiba Mahamadi | 29 November 2017

Private healthcare provider Virgin Care’s legal proceedings against Surrey CC and NHS England hav...

BUSINESS

Council awards £2m charging contract

By Dan Peters | 24 November 2017

Manufacturer and operator Chargemaster has been awarded a £2m contract by Nottingham City Council...

BUSINESS

Barrow faces revenue and benefits decision

By Dan Peters | 24 November 2017

Senior Barrow BC councillors will be asked to decide whether to tender its revenues, benefits and...

BUSINESS

Mitie 'on track after solid six months'

By Dan Peters | 24 November 2017

The chief executive of outsourcing group Mitie has insisted the company is ‘very much on track’ a...

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frederica-diamanta

Talent Acquisition Lead (Manger)

Band I SCP 44-47 (£55,609 - £59,025 per annum)

Ready to shape the future of talent acquisition in local government and make a real impact? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Principal Lawyer - Children and/or Adult Safeguarding

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Industrial Relations and HR Policy Manager

£54,495 - £57,864

What You’ll Do This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic role at the heart of industrial relations. As Industrial Relations & HR Polic... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council