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HUMAN RESOURCES
What happens when you have used all the tools in your tool box?
By Blair McPherson | 17 January 2022
If you lose your chief executive in 2022 console yourself with the knowledge that truly great man...
RECRUITMENT
How to attract the best talent
By Sonia Tanda | 11 January 2022
2021 was quite a year for local government recruitment, especially in social work, says Sonia Tan...
RECRUITMENT
The market for leadership talent in 2022
By Sam Ellis | 11 January 2022
Sam Ellis and Frazer Thouard look at the landscape for public services over the coming year, and ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Simpson promoted at Stockport
By Dan Peters | 16 December 2021
Stockport MBC’s deputy chief executive Caroline Simpson is expected to be promoted to the top role.
RECRUITMENT
We need action to tackle the imminent public health workforce shortages
By Nick Raper | 15 December 2021
Nick Raper at Penna says there is a need to attract and retain diverse, talented and qualified in...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Reflections on 2021
By Julie Towers | 15 December 2021
Julie Towers looks back on the past 12 months, anticipates what will be in store in the new year ...
PAY
Government must act now to meet urgent housing-with-care needs
By Kris Peach | 07 December 2021
The Government’s pay and career development proposals for care staff do not go far enough, and th...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Road to reform – a blurred vision
By Dr Eleanor Roy | 07 December 2021
Achieving the Government’s vision for the future of adult social care will take much more investm...
PAY
Reasons to be cheerful
By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2021
The MJ and Penna’s annual survey of council chief executives reveals resilience and the ability t...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Putting the people first in Breckland
By Ann McGauran | 01 December 2021
Breckland DC’s new chief executive Maxine O’Mahony talks to Ann McGauran about how her HR backgro...
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Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Senior Public Health Analyst
£55,296 - £60,286 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Analyst to join us! Apply for this job
Strategic Manager Youth Voice and Creative Engagement Service
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Are you someone who has the passion to promote the voices of young people and ensure they are heard? Apply for this job
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