Breaking down the barriers
LEADERSHIP

Breaking down the barriers

By Anj Popat | 11 February 2025

Anj Popat highlights a national initiative committed to upskilling mid-career professionals from underrepresented backgrounds to prepare them to take on the top roles in local government.

LEADERSHIP

Unlocking life chances in Lewisham

By Heather Jameson | 06 November 2024

Heather Jameson talks to Lewisham’s Mayor Brenda Dacres and chief executive Jennifer Daothong abo...

LEADERSHIP

Solace: We want our approach to fit local government now and in the future

By Graeme McDonald | 15 October 2024

As delegates get ready to attend this week's Solace Summit in Manchester, Graeme McDonald says th...

HR

Lifting the barriers

By Patrick McDermott | 15 October 2024

Do councils and those who lead them focus as keenly on the impact of the inaccessibility baked-in...

POLITICS

McMahon drops diversity scrutiny

By Dan Peters | 25 September 2024

The new Government will not be asking councils for more information on their diversity spending, ...

WORKFORCE

Future Forum Midlands: Employment Rights Bill a 'ticking time bomb'

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024

Councils must begin preparing now for the Government’s planned legislation on workers’ rights, Th...

PLANNING

Inspectorate looks to scale back diversity publishing

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2024

The Planning Inspectorate has begun a consultation on a proposal to stop publishing annual staff ...

COMMUNITIES

Plymouth's road to recovery

By Cllr Jemima Laing | 10 August 2024

Cllr Jemima Laing explains how Plymouth City Council worked with partners to respond to the wave ...

BUSINESS

Pension funds welcome Sports Direct changes

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2018

Local government pension funds have welcomed senior changes at retailer Sports Direct after pilin...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Appointment panels hold unconscious bias

By Ian Thomas | 21 August 2018

Ian Thomas demands proportionate positive action to increase diversity in leadership positions.

DIVERSITY

Do more, talk less

By Dame Jane Roberts | 21 August 2018

Plaintive anguish is no longer good enough when it comes to increasing increasing the number of p...

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Senior Finance Business Partner

£55,056 - £61,824 plus benefits and relocation support

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Divisional Director of Adult Social Care -Transformation and Commissioning

£113,417 to £115,863

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Torbay Council

Chief Executive

£186,000 - £221,000

Enfield Council is looking for an exceptional Chief Executive to lead one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs. Apply for this job

Enfield London Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Senior Finance Business Partner

£55,056 - £61,824 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobWe are proud of the track record that South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) has achieved over a long period. Apply for this job

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority

Divisional Director of Adult Social Care -Transformation and Commissioning

£113,417 to £115,863

This role will be working with the statutory DASS role and the Divisional Director of Adult Social Care. Apply for this job

Torbay Council

Chief Executive

£186,000 - £221,000

Enfield Council is looking for an exceptional Chief Executive to lead one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs. Apply for this job

Enfield London Borough Council