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RECRUITMENT
Penna research: Nearly 40% of chiefs now have 'place' background
By Dan Peters | 16 October 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Almost four out of 10 top-tier council chief executives now have a place background, r...
PLANNING
Planning departments hit hardest by staff shortages
By William Eichler | 15 October 2024
Planning departments are facing the worst workforce shortages, with eight out of 10 experiencing ...
SOCIAL CARE
International recruitment boosts social care workforce
By William Eichler | 10 October 2024
The adult social care workforce has grown thanks to carers from abroad, but the sector still face...
RECRUITMENT
Looking beyond the resume
09 October 2024
Candidates and employers should seek to find deeper alignment beyond the traditional job descript...
WORKFORCE
Workforce planning for a flexible council
04 October 2024
The variety and complexity of the problems faced by the modern local authority can only be tackle...
HR
Top Talent: Housing
By Penny Ransley | 30 September 2024
The recent publication of the ‘Securing the Future of England’s Council Housing’ report has inspi...
LEADERSHIP
Leadership of the people, for the people
By Tim Hills | 18 September 2024
Cultural intelligence and competence – and ditching a one-size-fits-all approach – is more vital ...
HR
Building a people business
By Lorraine Patrinos | 18 September 2024
People - both customers and workforce - are at the heart of GLL's culture, explains Lorraine Patr...
WORKFORCE
Future Forum Midlands: Employment Rights Bill a 'ticking time bomb'
By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024
Councils must begin preparing now for the Government’s planned legislation on workers’ rights, Th...
HOUSING
More houses = more talent
By Pete John | 12 September 2024
George Agyemang, Jon Dilling and Pete John from Penna outline the shifts and changes currently be...
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
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Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
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Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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