ADULT SOCIAL CARE

At least 90,000 extra social workers needed to meet care reforms

By Laura Sharman | 28 November 2019

An extra 90,000 care workers will be needed to provide just two hours of basic care for older peo...

HUMAN RESOURCES

The absence of the human touch 

By Blair Mcpherson | 25 November 2019

Blair Mcpherson ponders a recruitment software package to be used in conjunction with video inter...

FINANCE

Spending freeze for Shropshire

By Paul Marinko | 20 November 2019

Shropshire Council’s boss has told staff the authority has imposed a ‘spending freeze’ until 2020...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Turning agency fees into more spending for children

18 November 2019

Cllr James Valentine explains how Bedford BC has been able to attract the permanent employees nee...

LEGAL

'No evidence' of sexist culture despite chief's claims

By Dan Peters | 14 November 2019

No evidence of a culture of sexism has been found at Stratford-on-Avon DC following claims by an ...

RECRUITMENT

We have 'gone backwards in some respects' on diversity

By Graeme McDonald | 29 October 2019

In some respects the diversity of senior management in local government has gone backwards, says ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Solace Summit: Not appointing can sometimes be the best decision

By Dan Peters | 17 October 2019

Failing to make a senior level appointment after a lengthy recruitment process can sometimes be t...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Watford BC announces new MD

By Ann McGauran | 17 October 2019

The current deputy chief executive at Mendip DC Donna Nolan is to take on the role of MD at Watfo...

RECRUITMENT

When difference equals strength

By Joanne Roney | 24 September 2019

Leaders need to help people be true to themselves at work, and difference needs to be seen as a s...

EDUCATION

The true value of showing your support

By Cllr Izzi Seccombe | 11 September 2019

Cllr Izzi Seccombe outlines the benefits of a new recruitment and development scheme to help thos...

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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