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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...

RECRUITMENT

How to solve the social care leadership problem

By Nik Shah | 16 February 2022

In the world of social care, the post-pandemic environment has created a greater need for versati...

RECRUITMENT

Solving the workload puzzle

By Heather Jameson | 15 February 2022

The pandemic has sparked a radical change in working patterns. Heather Jameson looks at wheher it...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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