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RECRUITMENT
Looking beyond the CV
By Frazer Thouard | 09 October 2025
Frazer Thouard takes a look at why aptitude should shape senior leadership recruitment in local g...
RECRUITMENT
Technology and bold thinking – a winning combination
By Tim Farr | 02 October 2025
In today’s climate, organisations have to be resilient, adaptive and forward-looking in order to ...
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...
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Executive Director of Finance and Investment (S73 Officer)
c£140,000
Build the investment capability of a new strategic authority, then lead its finances into its first mayoral term. Apply for this job
Corporate Director Community Development
£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support
If you are an accomplished senior leader with experience of delivering strategic change Apply for this job
Head of Children’s Social Care
£139,874
As our Head of Children’s Social Care, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping a broad range Apply for this job
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