SCRUTINY

Avoiding failure: time to put scrutiny in the spotlight

30 March 2023

The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at scrutiny....

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils stretched despite fund boost

By Dan Peters | 27 March 2023

Councils have raised the alarm over their capacity to deliver the Household Support Fund (HSF) as...

COUNCILLORS

Cashing in

14 March 2023

There’s nothing like the thrill of unexpectedly finding the odd coin down the back of the sofa.

WHITEHALL

Streamlined asylum drive could increase homelessness pressure

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2023

Councils are braced for increased pressure on homelessness services after the Home Office announc...

MANAGEMENT

Frontline manager buy-in is crucial

By Blair McPherson | 09 March 2023

The most effective way of getting frontline manager buy-in to an organisation’s policies is to in...

COUNCILLORS

Leader falls on sword following budget failure

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023

The SNP leader of Dumfries & Galloway Council has quit after his party’s budget failed to pass.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Avoiding failure: scanning for risks

01 March 2023

In the latest in a series of articles on how to avoid organisational failure, The MJ examines the...

WHITEHALL

Braverman lobbied over asylum placement warning

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2023

Sector figures have held talks with the home secretary over Whitehall’s asylum policy weeks after...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA peers' warning over Spelthorne

By Mark Conrad | 27 February 2023

Poor behaviour by some councillors at Spelthorne BC is damaging the authority’s reputation and ca...

WHITEHALL

Conservative 'darling' interviewed

By Paul Marinko | 23 February 2023

The latest Our World is Local podcast features an interview with the leader of Stoke-on-Trent Cit...

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Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Public Health

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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Medical Officer of Health

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Regional Municipality of Peel

frederica-diamanta

Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Public Health

£105,622 - £118,566 per annum

Join us in making Kingston a healthier, more resilient place to live! Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Medical Officer of Health

Approximately USD $140,000

Peel Region serves more than 1.5 million residents... Apply for this job

Regional Municipality of Peel