WHITEHALL

'Serious concerns' raised over chiefs after child deaths

By Mark Conrad | 26 September 2022

MPs have written to new education secretary Kit Malthouse raising ‘serious concerns’ over the chi...

SCOTLAND

Government told to learn from poverty mistakes

By Martin Ford | 26 September 2022

The Scottish Government must learn from past mistakes in its efforts to tackle child poverty, a w...

WHITEHALL

Government intervenes in Herefordshire

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2022

Ministers have appointed a commissioner to oversee children’s services at Herefordshire Council i...

SOCIAL CARE

We need to protect those without a voice

By Elyzabeth Hawkes | 13 September 2022

The proposed Bill of Rights may have been postponed, but Elyzabeth Hawkes says there is still no ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Fear and intimidation in a local authority

By Blair Mcpherson | 13 September 2022

The relationship between officers and members is one of trust and confidence, but it can break do...

FINANCE

Councils grapple with multi-million pound overspends

By Martin Ford | 13 September 2022

Escalating demand and costs for children’s services are heaping pressure on council budgets as mo...

DATA

Children's care reviewer 'impatient' for response

By Martin Ford | 08 September 2022

The author of the independent review of children's social care has said he is ‘impatient’ to hear...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Cost of living crisis to lead to 'catastrophic' winter

By William Eichler | 07 September 2022

The cost of living crisis will have a ‘catastrophic’ impact, with increases in the number of chil...

WHITEHALL

Ofsted rates Nottingham children's services as inadequate

By Mark Whitehead | 05 September 2022

Ofsted inspectors have rated children’s services at Nottingham City Council as ‘inadequate’ – thr...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Scottish council workers consider 7.5% pay offer

By William Eichler | 05 September 2022

Strikes that have hit schools and waste services across a number of council areas in Scotland hav...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council