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RECRUITMENT
Stronger together
By Rebecca Davis | 23 July 2026
Rebecca Davis outlines why collaboration is local government’s greatest strength – And how region...
LEADERSHIP
Talent: A challenge councils are not solving
By Sandra Farquharson | 21 July 2026
With fewer than 5% of the workforce under 25, Sandra Farquharson argues that councils must stop t...
JOBS
Section 106 is only as strong as the conversations behind it
By James Wright | 20 July 2026
James Wright explains how early collaboration helps turn Section 106 obligations into measurable ...
RECRUITMENT
Are we looking for finance experience ...and missing leadership potential?
By Andrew Tromans | 16 July 2026
Penna’s Andrew Tromans shares his insights into finance leadership recruitment.
RECRUITMENT
Stop chasing talent – grow it!
By Tim Jones | 15 July 2026
Local government must stop poaching talent and invest in building the next generation of finance ...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation without resignations
By Gary Evans | 09 July 2026
Gary Evans outlines the importance – and challenges of – retaining talent through local governmen...
RECRUITMENT
Why LGR depends on the right leadership
By Julie Osborne | 02 July 2026
Julie Osborne says the sector’s future will not be secured simply by redrawing boundaries, but ra...
RECRUITMENT
Beyond the challenges, the workforce plan we need
By Gill Nye | 02 July 2026
Gill Nye looks at workforce solutions to the challenges facing local government.
RECRUITMENT
The pressure of reshaping the sector
By Mark Bearn | 25 June 2026
With many local government figures currently fighting on three fronts, Mark Bearn outlines the ch...
RECRUITMENT
The leadership promotion trap
By Ryan Miller | 18 June 2026
Ryan Miller notes that the skills required to perform in a role are often different to those requ...
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We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Economy & Skills team as our new Head of Business Apply for this job
Armed Forces Commissioner
£170,000 per annum
Premium jobThis is a unique opportunity to serve as the independent champion for Service personnel Apply for this job
Executive Director Finance, Governance and Assets (s151)
£153,592 - £168,952
Local government in Surrey is being reshaped for the first time in more than 50 years. Apply for this job
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