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RECRUITMENT
The essential role of agencies in council's recruitment and retention
By Cieran Donnelly | 02 October 2025
At a time of ongoing change, temporary staff can fulfil a vital role in maintaining the high perf...
WORKFORCE
New towns, new leaders
By Luca Wells | 25 September 2025
With a lot of initiatives being pushed through government, the strain on local authorities is inc...
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...
RECRUITMENT
View from the Hill
By Greg Hayes | 11 September 2025
Greg Hayes looks at the perils of failing to take a proactive approach to filling vacancies
RECRUITMENT
Going beyond the job description
By Matt Jones | 11 September 2025
Matt Jones takes a look at the strategic value of interim leaders in local government
WORKFORCE
Future Forum Midlands: Council chiefs have fewer derailers to success than private counterparts
By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2025
New research by recruitment specialists GatenbySanderson has found council chief executives have ...
LEADERSHIP
How to be a successful council chief
By Frazer Thouard | 10 September 2025
In advance of The MJ’s Future Forum Midlands, recruitment specialist GatenbySanderson crunch the ...
RECRUITMENT
Inclusive leadership for a resilient tomorrow
By Dawn Faulkner | 04 September 2025
Dawn Faulkner says it’s time to celebrate the contributions of women in the public sector landsca...
AI
Experts say AI 'won't lead to massive job cuts'
By Dan Peters | 28 August 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) will not lead to massive job cuts across local government, experts h...
RECRUITMENT
Rebuilding from the brink
By Kembi Coakelin | 28 August 2025
Kembi Coakelin uses the example of a local authority issuing a section 114 notice to discuss lead...
Interim Head of Commissioning (Children & Families)
£71,513 - £80,593
You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Chief Digital & Data Officer
£90,743 - £102,584
You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job
Interim Head of Commissioning (Children & Families)
£71,513 - £80,593
You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Chief Digital & Data Officer
£90,743 - £102,584
You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job
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