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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Chief Officer - Capital

£97,082 per year

This role is responsible for leading and delivering the Council’s General Fund Capital Programme. Apply for this job

Aberdeen City Council

Legal & Democratic Services Divisional Manager (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £88,183 per annum plus relocation package

Lead Chichester's Legacy and Help Shape West Sussex' Future Apply for this job

Chichester District Council

Development and Adoptions Manager - WMF1725e

£55,119 - £57,362

The increase in new highway construction is having a direct impact on the highway service delivery Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council