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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 ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children's services progress 'slow and uneven'
By Paul Marinko | 22 July 2019
Ofsted has described the progress of Reading BC to improve its children’s services as ‘slow, unev...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
South Kesteven chief steps down
By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2019
Aidan Rave has stepped down as the chief executive of South Kesteven DC to pursue new ventures.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Exclusive: Chief execs' survey highlights tensions of 'challenging politics'
By Michael Burton | 17 July 2019
Tensions between chief executives and their leaders are under greater scrutiny because of ‘challe...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
MHCLG failure to recruit chief scientific adviser 'astounding'
By Mike Yuille | 03 June 2019
An ongoing failure by Marsham Street to recruit a Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) is ‘astounding,’...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
'Slow progress' two years after inadequate judgement
By Dan Peters | 24 May 2019
Gloucestershire CC is making ‘slow progress’ in improving its services for its children and young...
FINANCE
Call for VOA cuts review
By Dan Peters | 20 May 2019
‘Significant cuts’ in Valuation Office Agency (VOA) staffing levels should be reviewed to ensure ...
Service Director - Education and Skills
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Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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