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DIGITAL

Solving the digital skills challenge

By David Palmer | 05 May 2023

David Palmer asks if the Government will hit the 2025 targets set out in the 'Transforming for a ...

FINANCE

Labour told its apprenticeships overhaul will need funding

By Dan Peters | 24 April 2023

Labour is coming under pressure to back its commitment to overhaul the ‘failing’ apprenticeships ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Five priorities to solve the workforce crisis

By Gordon McFarlane | 18 April 2023

Gordon McFarlane sets out five ways to address the capacity and skills gap in local government, a...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 'It's time for a new Audit Commission'

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 12 April 2023

An ex-senior mandarin has today called for a new Audit Commission as The MJ reveals the draft met...

SOCIAL CARE

A watchdog's role is to catch councils before they fail

By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023

Oflog is not the Audit Commission, says Heather Jameson. 'The question is not whether we are tryi...

RECRUITMENT

The unseen value of interims

By Abi O'Brien | 04 April 2023

When the purse strings really tighten, why should local authorities invest in interim resources? ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Tackling the digital skills gap in Leeds

By Martyn Long | 04 April 2023

Martyn Long outlines how the Growing Talent Digital Leeds programme is supporting young people to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A skills plan for Surrey

By Michael Coughlin | 04 April 2023

Michael Coughlin sets out the key elements of Surrey’s plan to create a unified and innovative sk...

DIGITAL

Keeping Kent connected and closing the digital skills gap

By Emily Paulding | 31 March 2023

Emily Paulding discusses how a technological and social innovation research project helped to dri...

FINANCE

Councils lack skills in deal-making, says commissioner

By Martin Ford | 30 March 2023

Children’s commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, suggested support should be provided t...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council