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LEADERSHIP
The burden of borrowed enthusiasm
By Blair McPherson | 29 June 2026
Blair McPherson says organisations wants managers who inspire others. ‘But if every manager is expected to be a leader, someone should pay attention to the emotional cost.’
COMBINED AUTHORITY
Strategic authority in senior role swap
By Dan Peters | 26 June 2026
West Yorkshire Combined Authority will replace its chief operating officer role with an executive...
FINANCE
Developing the next generation of Section 151 leadership
By Phil Rook | 26 June 2026
The Future County Finance Leaders Programme equips high-potential finance professionals with lead...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
How a social enterprise built a winning workforce
By Rachel Law | 25 June 2026
Donna Hall and Rachel Law outline how PossAbilities shows that culture, leadership and person-cen...
LEADERSHIP
A problem or a symptom?
By Anonymous | 24 June 2026
Repeated experiences among communications leaders in local government raise wider questions about...
LEADERSHIP
Leading through change
By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2026
Amid council political upheavals and an increasing equality, diversity and inclusion backlash, th...
ELECTIONS
Coming to terms with political balance
By Colin Mellors | 24 June 2026
Sixty-four councils had indecisive election outcomes in May. Colin Mellors considers the complexi...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Norfolk's vision pays off for children
By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026
Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Moving on up with Manchesterism
By Ben Lucas | 22 June 2026
Ben Lucas explains how the Manchester economic growth model works and says it is here to stay aft...
LEADERSHIP
Leadership in a changing political landscape
By Sandra Farquharson | 22 June 2026
After political change, effective senior officers invest in new officer-member relationships, bui...
RECRUITMENT
The leadership promotion trap
By Ryan Miller | 18 June 2026
Ryan Miller notes that the skills required to perform in a role are often different to those requ...
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Service Manager - Regulated Services and CQC Oversight
£69,037
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job
Director of Transport and Climate
£96,900 - £112,827
In Reading, we’re laying the foundations for a borough that is bold, connected and ready for what’s next. Apply for this job
Director of Planning, Economy and Public Protection
£96,900 - £112,827
Reading is one of the UK’s most dynamic urban economies. Apply for this job
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