WHITEHALL

DCLG 'must reinforce relationships with Whitehall'

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2015

The former head of the Civil Service has admitted the Department for Communities and Local Govern...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Tackling CSE needs more 'statutory teeth'

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2015

Chief executives have been urged to provide challenge as well as support to their council’s effor...

FINANCE

Betts warns of tax system 'collapse'

By Dan Peters | 06 January 2015

The chair of the communities and local government committee has called for a revaluation as part ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

New adult social care director for Leeds

06 January 2015

Cath Roff has been appointed director of adult social care at Leeds City Council.

FINANCE

Spending settlement red alert

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2014

CLG chair issues sharp warning to ministers over perceived complacency amid an uncertain future f...

PAY

How much should chief officers be paid?

By Michael Burton | 16 December 2014

To the question ‘how much should chief officers be paid’ the response is another question, namely...

WHITEHALL

Cameron rules out English fiscal devolution in Betts clash

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2014

Prime minister David Cameron ruled out fiscal devolution for England as he clashed with communiti...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

MPs and Ofsted clash over CSE failures

By Mark Conrad | 18 November 2014

Ofsted has criticised council leadership on child sexual exploitation (CSE) hours after MPs deman...

ROTHERHAM ABUSE

Ofsted under fire from MPs over Rotherham

By Mark Conrad | 18 November 2014

MPs are demanding explanations from Ofsted after arguing it failed to protect children from sexua...

FINANCE

Pickles proposes Tower Hamlets intervention

By Dan Peters | 04 November 2014

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has insisted his proposed Government intervention package for ...

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Group Manager for Highway Contracts and Service Development

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Communications & External Affairs

£103,282- £118,236

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

£110,000 - £120,000 & Benefits

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

Group Manager for Highway Contracts and Service Development

£59,537 progressing to £66,642

Premium jobThis role’s purpose is to manage the suite of highway contracts and continue to develop and improve the Highways Service in all senses Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council