BUSINESS

Big audit firms may quit market

By Dan Peters | 23 January 2019

Larger audit firms may quit the local government market in the long-term, an independent review h...

BUSINESS

Mursell to leave Kier

By Chris Ames | 22 January 2019

Kier has announced that chief executive Haydn Mursell will leave the business ‘with immediate eff...

HUMAN RESOURCES

New public services MD appointed in Capita restructure

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2019

Capita has appointed Simon Freeman to the position of managing director of its local public servi...

BUSINESS

LGA backs audit fee freeze despite pressure

By Dan Peters | 21 January 2019

Smith Square has backed holding external audit fees for local government at a lower level despite...

LEGAL

Lawyers call for post-Brexit procurement rule changes

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2019

Legal experts have added their weight to calls for changes to procurement rules after Brexit.

BUSINESS

Construction firms make shortlist for high-value contracts

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2019

Six more firms will be in the running for multi-million pound construction projects after being a...

WHITEHALL

LGA to build case for tourism tax

By Dan Peters | 18 January 2019

Smith Square is to commission further research as it looks to build a ‘very strong case’ for a to...

BUSINESS

Creating the space for businesses to flourish

By Mike Dawson | 16 January 2019

Mike Dawson describes how Tewkesbury BC has delivered a UK-first in providing a business growth h...

WHITEHALL

NAO calls for 'stronger leadership' from MHCLG

By Naomi Larsson | 15 January 2019

The Government must improve oversight and transparency over local authorities to ensure their fin...

LEISURE

Pulling leisure out of the deep end

By Jamie Groves | 15 January 2019

Denbighshire CC is sharing the learning and the success of its commercial approach to leisure pro...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

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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Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

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

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