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Council named for not paying minimum wage

By William Eichler | 14 December 2021

Hampshire CC has been named as one of 200 employers that has failed to pay the minimum wage in so...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Boosting opportunities for Islington's businesswomen

By Cllr Asima Shaikh | 13 December 2021

Cllr Asima Shaikh explains the steps being taken in Islington to help female entrepreneurs reach ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Pay.UK: the next step in Bacs' evolution

By Dougie Belmore | 10 December 2021

Pay.UK was created to bring together the UK’s foremost payment schemes, including Bacs, in 2018. ...

PAY

The future of social care remains precarious

By Amanda Kelly | 10 December 2021

The adult social care reform White Paper misses the opportunity to resolve the pressing issues of...

PAY

Government must act now to meet urgent housing-with-care needs

By Kris Peach | 07 December 2021

The Government’s pay and career development proposals for care staff do not go far enough, and th...

PAY

Reasons to be cheerful

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2021

The MJ and Penna’s annual survey of council chief executives reveals resilience and the ability t...

SOCIAL CARE

Social care reform plans fall 'woefully short'

By Ann McGauran | 25 November 2021

The Government has ‘fallen woefully short of the mark’ with its proposals for social care reform,...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils' USP is their focus on employees as people

By Sue Atkinson | 24 November 2021

Sue Atkinson, Anne Sullivan and Sonia Tanda at Penna say it's time to talk about your council's ...

PAY

Social care reforms ring alarm bells for council finances

By Michael Burton | 24 November 2021

Michael Burton says the Government's decision to rush through last-minute changes watering down t...

PAY

Social care reform: what lies ahead?

By Sally Warren | 23 November 2021

Sally Warren lays out four principles that should be at the centre of a ‘radically realistic’ Whi...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council