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...

FINANCE

Dealing with reputational risks

By Jamie Ounan | 21 March 2023

With the environmental, social and governance agenda becoming a key force shaping global investme...

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Commissioning Manager

HC10 £44,711 - £48,710

We are seeking three experienced and dynamic Commissioning Managers to join our team. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Partnerships & BCF Manager

£49,764 – £54,180

We are seeking a dedicated Partnerships and Better Care Fund (BCF) Manager to join our Commissioning Service. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Highways Laboratory Services Manager

£63,835 - £69,485

The Highways service area are looking to recruit to the exciting position of Highways Laboratory Services Manager. Apply for this job

Lincolnshire County Council