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Council data breach warning
DATA

Council data breach warning

By Joe Lepper | 01 October 2025

Local government is among the most at-risk organisations from data breaches, with councils reporting thousands of incidents since 2023, according to the latest research.

RECRUITMENT

From compliance to compassion

By Philip Emms | 17 September 2025

Philip Emms says the sector needs to seize the moment the current regulatory spotlight is providi...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Fire and rehire advice behind director's suspension

By Dan Peters | 01 August 2025

A dispute over a controversial fire and rehire tactic is at the centre of the suspension of a Wor...

COUNCIL STAFF

EXCLUSIVE: Director suspended by county amid reorganisation vacuum

By Dan Peters | 30 July 2025

A director remains out of the office on full pay almost three months on from being suspended, The...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council fired officers after overspend concerns

By William Eichler | 29 July 2025

Dorset Council fired 11 council officers due to concerns over a lack of compliance with financial...

POLICY

Peers pass fire and hire exemption

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2025

Councils with financial problems that are placed under government intervention may be exempt from...

HUMAN RESOURCES

PPMA - July 2024

25 July 2024

How organisational development can drive service improvement

LEADERSHIP

Jurgen Klopp would have made a good council chief executive

By Blair McPherson | 09 July 2024

Jurgen Klopp was very successful at improving performance within a budget, and in another life wo...

WORKFORCE

South Cambs' four-day week trial shows 'positive' results

By William Eichler | 08 July 2024

A report into South Cambridgeshire DC’s controversial four-day week trial found the majority of k...

RECRUITMENT

Project Z: Are you sending the right message?

By Chantelle Wooldridge | 26 June 2024

How can we attract and retain young people into the public sector? Chantelle Wooldridge outlines ...

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frederica-diamanta

Area Principal Educational Psychologist

£65,432 - £69,399 Soulbury Scale B 8-11 (plus SPA points up to £73,412)

We are looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist with good interpersonal and communication skills who is ready to step up into a Senior Educ Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council