Business

By Martin Ford | 20 March 2019

A healthcare trust running care services across two counties has announced it is likely to close.

Tough times for outsourced firms

20 March 2019

It’s been a tough few years to be a company involved in outsourced services to the public sector.

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Frustration mounts on Brexit legislation list

By Dan Peters | 19 March 2019

Frustration is growing as the Government stalls on requests to provide a comprehensive list of se...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

EXCLUSIVE: Grimsey criticises speed of high streets bidding process

By Dan Peters | 19 March 2019

Retail expert Bill Grimsey has accused the Government of forcing the pace on bids to its £675m Fu...

BUSINESS

Government shirks Brexit procurement overhaul

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2019

Hopes for an overhaul of procurement rules after Brexit appear to have been dashed.

BUSINESS

Outsourcing giant Interserve to go into administration

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2019

One of the public sector’s biggest outsourcing companies, Interserve, will enter administration.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils agree 'zero tolerance' of abuse and assaults on staff

By Martin Ford | 14 March 2019

Workers for a major council outsourcing company have suffered 350 incidents of physical assault, ...

WASTE

Council faces soaring waste contract costs

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2019

Derbyshire Dales DC is braced for a hike in costs when its waste and recycling contract with Serc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Worcestershire to transfer education services to company

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2019

Worcestershire CC is expected to give the green light to widen the scope of its children’s servic...

HEALTH

Call for outcome focus as DToC pressure reduces

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2019

Health and social care systems should increase their focus on outcomes for individuals as Whiteha...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

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Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

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We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

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