BUSINESS

UKHCA wants less demanding contracts from local authorities

By James Evison | 28 March 2017

Councils need to provide less burdensome, long-term contracts to help struggling homecare provide...

BUSINESS

Council venture to deliver cost benefits

By James Evison | 28 March 2017

Westminster City Council has launched a cost-saving service with procurement consultancy, 4C Asso...

BUSINESS

Sector needs to change mindset on purchasing

By James Evison | 28 March 2017

Public sector bodies including councils must ‘change their mindset’ on cross-working with the pri...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Assessing the role of leadership in the modern environment

By Rosemary Kelsall | 22 March 2017

Penna's new assessment approach for leadership roles focuses on how leadership is measured the mo...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Virgin Care sues Surrey CC over 'flawed' deal

By James Evison | 22 March 2017

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Care Services is suing Surrey CC over the procurement process of a c...

PWC

'Fine PwC for failed audit,' says watchdog

By James Evison | 22 March 2017

The UK’s accountancy watchdog has proposed PwC be fined £6m for failings in its audit of collapse...

WHITEHALL

Authority forced to reveal £500m contract details

By James Evison | 22 March 2017

Gloucestershire CC has been forced by a government tribunal to publish full details of its larges...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Helping to green the grass on your side of the fence

By Jason Stevens | 15 March 2017

The Apprenticeship Levy heralds a new dawn for workplace development and consigns the old-fashion...

BUSINESS

Councils join forces to sell ICT services to private partners

By Mark Conrad | 14 March 2017

Liverpool and Salford City Councils have teamed up to sell ICT services commercially.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

CA company to promote region's overseas growth

By Mark Conrad | 14 March 2017

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has established a growth company to help promote the ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director – Housing Services

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Are you ready to lead transformative housing services in one of London’s most ambitious and diverse boroughs? Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Executive Director – Place, Communities and Enterprise

£Competitive

Are you ready to lead one of London’s most ambitious place-shaping agendas? Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Director of Quality, Partnerships and Commissioning (Children and Families)

From £85,883 to £115,826

The role will lead on arrangements for statutory Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council