Recruitment

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...

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...

BUSINESS

Quintet named in recruiter's BAME index

By Paul Marinko | 11 September 2019

Five high-flyers in local government have been named in Green Park’s latest BAME (black, Asian an...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care sector faces 'disastrous' staffing black hole

By William Eichler | 10 September 2019

A care workers' trade union has warned of a 'disastrous' staffing black hole in England as resear...

BUSINESS

Council defends appointment of chief

By Dan Peters | 29 August 2019

Isle of Anglesey CC has insisted that the appointment of its new chief executive followed the cou...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Rising care staff numbers fail to keep pace with demand

By Michael Burton | 06 August 2019

Adult social care has the second largest percentage of job vacancies across the public sector aft...

BUSINESS

Independent governance reviews for pension schemes

By Dan Peters | 31 July 2019

Regular independent reviews of governance in the local government pension scheme (LGPS) will be c...

RECRUITMENT

Making the most of the Localism Act

30 July 2019

Penna's Pete John looks at the skills local authorities need to ensure success with the rise of w...

RECRUITMENT

Finding the skills for a full house

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2019

Martin Ford reports on a round table hosted by Penna, discussing the role of local government in ...

IRO Team Manager - WMF2425e

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