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HUMAN RESOURCES

Boys don't cry

By Mark Rogers | 20 October 2015

Mark Rogers reflects on how life lessons have affected his outlook on local government. Building ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

It's a buyers' market for jobs – if you're the right buyer

By Michael Burton | 06 October 2015

The local government jobs market is alive with activity. Michael Burton explores the exodus of se...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Credit where it's due

By Colin Copus | 06 October 2015

Councillors may be part of their local community but familiarity seems to breed contempt. Profess...

FINANCE

Changing places

By Dan Peters | 06 October 2015

Dan Peters reports on how the face of senior management in local government has changed since 2010.

FINANCE

Slow council hiring costs £437m, finds report

By Thomas Bridge | 06 October 2015

Inefficient council recruitment is costing hundreds of millions of pounds in lost productivity, a...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Unions accept 2.5% pay rise offer from COSLA

By Thomas Bridge | 02 October 2015

A 2.5% pay rise will be awarded to Scottish local government staff after trade unions accepted a ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council picked up Anderson's £89k tribunal tab

22 September 2015

The Government has ruled out picking up £89,000 legal fees for Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson who w...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A voice for social change in Whitehall

By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015

Local government creates cultures open to learning, collaboration and response, says Lyn Romeo, E...

HUMAN RESOURCES

EXCLUSIVE: Chief execs round on 'divisive' and 'negative' LGA staff pay

By Heather Jameson | 05 August 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA)’s attitude to senior pay has been branded as ‘divisive’ by...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Mind the cap!

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

The new £95,000 cap on exit payments for senior staff could provoke a spike in senior departures ...

frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

IRO Team Manager - WMF2425e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to lead a team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor (Eden) - WMF2431e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled Principal Building Control Surveyor Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

IRO Team Manager - WMF2425e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to lead a team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor (Eden) - WMF2431e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled Principal Building Control Surveyor Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council