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WORKFORCE
We work hard to make sure we're the best employer we can be
By By Sheila Oxtoby | 17 October 2024
Focusing on staff is critical when financial challenges can often mean investment in them is depr...
RECRUITMENT
Workforce crisis requires 'urgent' action
By Martin Ford | 17 October 2024
Action to tackle the workforce crisis in council finance teams is now ‘urgent’, a report has conc...
RECRUITMENT
Difference-makers
By Cllr Abi Brown | 17 October 2024
A joint national recruitment campaign aims to highlight the breadth and diversity of careers with...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Crisis of confidence
By William Eichler | 17 October 2024
The number of council chief and senior managers confident their council is meeting the expectatio...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Stannard named new Manchester chief
By Paul Marinko | 16 October 2024
Tom Stannard has been named Manchester City Council’s new chief executive.
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...
Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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