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WORKFORCE

Directors for Integrated Commissioning & Vulnerable People

Up to £120,000

Essex is at the forefront of change in the way local government delivers services. We are looking for people who have experience of commissioning services in complex, multi-agency environments; people who can lead large-scale change programmes and who have worked successfully with partners to share resources in commercial environments.

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If devolution cannot solve the youth jobs crisis, what is it for?

By Katie Johnston | 03 November 2026

Katie Johnston looks at how devolution can help local government tackle youth unemployment and drive inclusive economic growth.

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Community insight must shape the next phase of neighbourhood health

By Sophie Cloutterbuck | 02 November 2026

Meaningful community engagement can help councils tackle health inequalities and improve neighbourhood health outcomes, says Sophie Cloutterbuck.

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Changing places, not just boundaries: what's missing from the LGR announcement

By Adele Gritten | 02 November 2026

As the dust starts to settle following last week’s government announcement on reorganisation, Adele Gritten says better services, stronger places and sustain...

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Looking beyond the BRITs

By Nigel Wilcock | 02 November 2026

Nigel Wilcock looks at how major cultural events can deliver good growth.

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