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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Pay day promises
By Ann McGauran | 12 September 2024
Research from the Health Foundation and Nuffield Trust sets out five policy options to improve so...
PAY
Union threatens to extend strike ballot
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024
Unison is threatening to extend its strike ballot to all of its council members in Scotland as pa...
UNIONS
Social care wage rise call
By Dan Peters | 09 September 2024
Unions have called for wages to rise in social care to resolve the ‘recruitment crisis’.
PAY
Unite members to be balloted over industrial action
By Dan Peters | 30 August 2024
Strikes could begin later this autumn if workers vote for industrial action in ballots launched a...
SCOTLAND
Scottish Government asks councils to divert funds to cover pay deal
By Emily Twinch | 27 August 2024
The Scottish Government has asked councils to divert funds from a Nature Restoration Fund to help...
PAY
It's quite simple: just pay women fairly
By Heather Jameson | 20 August 2024
For a sector that prides itself on fairness and equality, the history of single status pay claims...
UNIONS
Strikes loom for councils
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2024
Several local authorities are set for industrial action later this month in an escalation of disp...
PAY
Fresh pay talks call rejected
By Martin Ford | 13 August 2024
A call by unions to return to the negotiating table over pay has been rebuffed.
PAY
COSLA makes improved pay offer
By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024
Councils have made an improved pay offer to staff in a bid to avert strike action across Scotland.
COUNCILLORS
The sector's politicians have their families, responsibilities and mortgages, too
By By Claire Kober | 06 August 2024
The talent drain of councillors is a serious issue for the sector coming at a time when the mood ...
Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place
£132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576
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Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place
£132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576
You will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction while leading a broad portfolio spanning economic development Apply for this job
Assistant Director Port Health
£74,550 - £85,030 per annum inclusive of all allowances
A key role in shaping and delivering a wide ranging regulatory agenda, from implementing ng relevant legislation Apply for this job
Assistant Director Adult Social Care
£111,070
You will provide visible leadership across Adult Social Care, working with elected members, health partners, providers, communities... Apply for this job
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