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RECRUITMENT
Governing through uncertainty – what happens next?
By Tim Farr | 04 June 2026
In an era of permanent uncertainty, Tim Farr assesses the challenges many local authorities, chie...
RECRUITMENT
The changing face of local government
By Rachael Morris | 28 May 2026
Rachael Morris discusses why political change is becoming a workforce risk and has an impact on p...
REORGANISATION
Exclusive: Reorganisation 'heaps further pressure' on children's leadership
By Ann McGauran | 27 May 2026
Local government reorganisation (LGR) heaps further pressure on the supply of ‘a scarce group of ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Minister says chief candidates must have 'critical skillset'
By Joe Lepper | 22 May 2026
Ministers have urged Surrey’s shadow unitary authorities to prioritise the permanent recruitment ...
RECRUITMENT
After the ballots
By Liam Young | 21 May 2026
As the after effects of the recent elections continue to be felt, Liam Young assesses what local ...
ELECTIONS
Lib Dems seize control of Surrey shadows as interim officers named
By Paul Marinko | 11 May 2026
The Lib Dems have seized control of Surrey’s shadow authorities as the county prepares for unitar...
RECRUITMENT
The challenge for combined authorities
By Seb Lowe | 07 May 2026
Seb Lowe looks at the importance of building workforce capability for system leadership in combin...
REORGANISATION
Getting staff LGR-ready
By Kathy O'Leary | 06 May 2026
Chief executive of Stroud DC Kathy O’Leary says the council is doing more to address the challeng...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
By Dan Peters | 01 May 2026
A chief executive who struck a settlement after a row with the authority he used to run is expect...
FINANCE
Making the shift
By Christine Marshall | 30 April 2026
As the sector gears up for a new wave of unitarisation, Christine Marshall reflects on the move f...
Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
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Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
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Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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