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Investing in skills for inclusive local growth in Bucks
SKILLS

Investing in skills for inclusive local growth in Bucks

By Rachael Shimmin | 04 November 2025

Buckinghamshire Council’s approach to jobs, employability and skills shows how local leadership can drive inclusive growth and resilient communities, says Rachael Shimmin.

DEVOLUTION

Forging the strategic planning skills that power devo

By Pooja Agrawal | 31 October 2025

The Government expects every regional body and strategic authority to prepare Spatial Development...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking the potential for a prosperous future in York and North Yorkshire

By Andy Kerr | 29 October 2025

York and North Yorkshire are on the brink of transformative economic growth. With the bold launch...

SKILLS

Closing the skills gap

By Greg Clark | 28 October 2025

Greg Clark ponders if post-16 reforms will finally pull the UK out of its productivity slump?

DEVOLUTION

MPs should back mayors to avoid angry DINO-sores

By Mark Lloyd, RSA | 15 October 2025

Mark Lloyd argues that having promised big on decentralisation through the ‘take back control’ bi...

WORKFORCE

Investing in potential

By Julie Young | 07 October 2025

Julie Young looks at the impact and value of Somerset’s supported internships.

EDUCATION

Beyond the call of statutory duty

By James Farr | 01 October 2025

James Farr explains why combined authorities should go the extra mile to tackle the post-16 educa...

DEVOLUTION

MPs call for further skills devolution

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2025

The Government has been urged by MPs to devolve education and training for 16 to 19-year-olds to ...

DEVOLUTION

There's no time to lose

By Stephen Baker | 22 September 2025

As councils in the Devolution Priority Programme submit their full reorganisation proposals, Step...

EQUALITIES

Land of opportunity

By Sarah Murphy-Brookman | 25 July 2025

The Opportunity Bucks initiative was set up to improve outcomes for those experiencing the most h...

RESILIENCE

Building resilience from the ground up

By Helen Hinds | 21 July 2025

Skills and training are central to the delivery of the resilience agenda in local government, say...

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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