ECONOMIC GROWTH

Discovering procurement's untapped gold mine

By Prof Richard Simmons | 13 July 2022

Prof Richard Simmons reports on a major research project, supported by The MJ, which recently exa...

WHITEHALL

'Do as they say' devo must end

By Dr Arianna Giovannini | 11 July 2022

Central-local relations require reform before efforts at devolution and levelling up can truly wo...

WHITEHALL

Fixing Government's blind spot

By Jonathan Werran | 11 July 2022

As the Conservative leadership hopefuls jostle for the top job, Jonathan Werran asks what a chang...

WHITEHALL

The familiarity of uncertainty

By Heather Jameson | 11 July 2022

With the re-emergence of Greg Clark, Heather Jameson assesses the short and long-term prospects o...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Skills devolution to boost jobs market by one million

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2022

Devolution of skills funding could allow a million people to return to the jobs market, new resea...

MAYORS

Metro mayor calls for 'unwavering support' for levelling up

By Laura Sharman | 11 July 2022

Metro mayor Ben Houchen has called on MPs vying to be the next Prime Minister to fully commit to ...

FINANCE

Consultation to be held on new intervention powers

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2022

The Government has committed to consulting the sector over new powers of intervention in council ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking Sunderland's huge economic potential

By Cllr Graeme Miller | 05 July 2022

Emerging from a period of uncertainty, we should pivot Sunderland towards economic resilience, an...

FINANCE

How to advance your levelling up bids

By Mark Williams | 05 July 2022

Mark Williams looks at the best way for local authorities to boost their chances of securing fund...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Banking on an impact

By Paul Dinsdale | 05 July 2022

The UK Infrastructure Bank has published its first strategic plan. How will it invest in local pl...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council