Recruitment

By Ann McGauran | 24 March 2022

A link is ‘very likely’ between key behavioural attributes of local government leaders and their ...

The difference makers

By Rebecca Davis | 22 March 2022

Rebecca Davis looks at how the landscape of the sector will continue to evolve over the next 12 m...

FINANCE

Ministers urged to reverse public health cuts

By Chris Mahony | 22 March 2022

The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged ministers to reverse public health cuts amid war...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Would you answer the Siren call?

By Blair McPherson | 16 March 2022

The motivations for taking on the task of trying to turn round a failing organisation aren’t alwa...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Social workers: how to recruit and retain the best

By Sonia Tanda | 08 March 2022

Using mental health as a key starting point, Penna’s Sonia Tanda offers some top tips on how to r...

RECRUITMENT

We can all play a leading role

By Neil Lupin | 02 March 2022

Leadership comes in many forms, and as Neil Lupin reflects on the countless examples being displa...

FINANCE

It is not surprising councils' position in the job market is eroding

By Tony Kirkham | 02 March 2022

Local government colleagues report difficulty in recruiting auditors, revenues and benefits staff...

HUMAN RESOURCES

The art of good leadership

By Dawar Hashmi | 22 February 2022

Director of executive search at Penna Dawar Hashmi looks at the various definitions of leadership...

PAY

For councils the retention challenge is particularly stark

By Claire Kober | 22 February 2022

Claire Kober says the chances of a ‘brain drain’ as council staff leave for better pay and prospe...

BUSINESS

Senior management workforce warning

By Chris Mahony | 22 February 2022

Councils are increasingly struggling to recruit and retain senior managers due to demographic fac...

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Rochdale BC

Director of Place

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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Deputy Virtual School Head

£52,711.00 - £55,520.00, Soulbury 9-11, 37 hours, Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative candidate Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Assistant Director of Place

Up to £97,302 - Inclusive of market factor supplement

Assistant Director of Place Apply for this job

Rochdale BC

Director of Place

Up to £98,000 per annum

Are you a visionary leader, who as our first Director of Place, can shape the future of our communities and improve the lives of all our residents? Apply for this job

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils