HUMAN RESOURCES

What happens when you have used all the tools in your tool box? 

By Blair Mcpherson | 17 January 2022

If you lose your chief executive in 2022 console yourself with the knowledge that truly great man...

RECRUITMENT

How to attract the best talent

By Sonia Tanda | 11 January 2022

2021 was quite a year for local government recruitment, especially in social work, says Sonia Tan...

RECRUITMENT

The market for leadership talent in 2022

By Sam Ellis | 11 January 2022

Sam Ellis and Frazer Thouard look at the landscape for public services over the coming year, and ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Simpson promoted at Stockport

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2021

Stockport MBC’s deputy chief executive Caroline Simpson is expected to be promoted to the top role.

RECRUITMENT

We need action to tackle the imminent public health workforce shortages

By Nick Raper | 15 December 2021

Nick Raper at Penna says there is a need to attract and retain diverse, talented and qualified in...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Reflections on 2021

By Julie Towers | 15 December 2021

Julie Towers looks back on the past 12 months, anticipates what will be in store in the new year ...

PAY

Government must act now to meet urgent housing-with-care needs

By Kris Peach | 07 December 2021

The Government’s pay and career development proposals for care staff do not go far enough, and th...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Road to reform – a blurred vision 

By Dr Eleanor Roy | 07 December 2021

Achieving the Government’s vision for the future of adult social care will take much more investm...

PAY

Reasons to be cheerful

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2021

The MJ and Penna’s annual survey of council chief executives reveals resilience and the ability t...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Putting the people first in Breckland

By Ann McGauran | 01 December 2021

Breckland DC’s new chief executive Maxine O’Mahony talks to Ann McGauran about how her HR backgro...

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Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council