FINANCE

It's crucial to preserve the future of local autonomy

By Cllr Bridget Smith | 04 January 2024

Leader of South Cambridgeshire DC Cllr Bridget Smith sets out why the UK Government should let lo...

AUSTERITY

Can we learn from the authorities who are coping with austerity well?

By Ben Page | 04 December 2023

AI has huge potential to save time in local government if people can be encouraged to use it, say...

CORE CITIES

Cracking productivity

By Chris Murray | 23 October 2023

The UK’s cities have major untapped potential when it comes to innovation-led prosperity, says Ch...

SOLACE

The only path out of our recruitment and retention crisis is investment in people

By Graeme McDonald | 18 October 2023

Graeme McDonald says the sector's investment in people has a way to travel to get back to the lev...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth battlelines

By Heather Jameson | 03 October 2023

Rishi Sunak has launched a towns plan, while a new report says bringing UK cities up to the produ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth: the big issue

By Ben Lucas | 03 October 2023

As we enter election season a national growth plan is needed now, delivered with and by places, s...

WELLBEING

Gove pledges to halt council four-day weeks

By Ann McGauran | 02 October 2023

Michael Gove has pledged to stop local authorities from implementing a four-day week and he said ...

RECRUITMENT

The Government's review of public sector productivity comes with risks

By Roger Russell | 26 July 2023

The Government has ordered a review of public sector productivity. Penna's Roger Russell says tha...

HUMAN RESOURCES

How long is a week?

By Aidan Rave | 24 July 2023

Despite the potential for negative headlines, councils cannot afford to ignore the potential bene...

HEALTH

The narrow path

By Charlotte Alldritt | 11 July 2023

At a time when the fiscal climate is so bleak, Labour will need to prioritise and explain how, wh...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Safer Communities Manager

£55,979.00, Grade 13, 37 hours, Permanent

We are seeking a Strategic Safer Communities Manager to provide strategic leadership and coordination Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Head of Housing, Revenues and Customer Services

Salary Package up to £79,448

Premium jobIf you’re a passionate leader with a vision for community support and innovative services, Stratford-on-Avon has an opportunity for you. Apply for this job

Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Virtual School Executive Head

£69,586.00 to £73,173.00, Soulbury SIL 1 23-26

In response to the imminent changes to the statutory duties for Virtual School Heads, the remit for the role has widened. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council