WASTE

Significant procurement challenges lie ahead for districts

By Ian Miller | 07 July 2021

Procurement is likely to involved significant challenges for district councils now and in the yea...

CLIMATE CHANGE

The potential of new social value measures is huge

By David Dinsdale | 06 April 2021

The impact of the UK Government’s new social value measures should not be underestimated, as they...

HEALTH

Making things better

By Professor Donna Hall | 22 February 2021

If we had more time to step back and think, and less pressure, what would we be building and how ...

FINANCE

Procurement proposals lack social value focus

By Martin Ford | 15 February 2021

The Government’s Procurement Green Paper has been criticised by Lords for focusing on finance ove...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting social value into procurement

By Claire Preston | 01 July 2020

Claire Preston hopes the Social Value Toolkit will promote a ‘whole council’ approach that encour...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How can construction deliver more value to support left-behind communities?

By Bev Hurley | 30 June 2020

Chair of the Institute of Economic Development Bev Hurley puts forward five recommendations to en...

HOUSING

Keep the faith: The importance of courage post coronavirus

23 June 2020

COVID-19 has merely accelerated the changes that were already happening in our conurbations, says...

SOCIAL VALUE

Councils' commissioning must boost communities says report

By Ann McGauran | 15 April 2020

The public sector should adopt Community Value Charters as a standardised way of evaluating socia...

LOCALIS

Brighten all corners

By Jonathan Werran | 15 April 2020

Better, more consistent and accountable use of the Social Value Act could give communities the be...

LOCALIS

Four key ideas for social value creation

By Karl Limbert | 15 April 2020

Karl Limbert sets out four key ideas for social value creation and says it’s time to nuture and g...

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Director of Strategic Transport and Connectivity

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Westminster City Council

Service Manager - Street Scene Services

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Assistant Director Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership

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Islington London Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Strategic Transport and Connectivity

c. £125K

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented leader to shape the future of transport and connectivity right at the heart of London. Apply for this job

Westminster City Council

Service Manager - Street Scene Services

Grade 11, £54,628 to £59,825

As one of the largest employers in Sheffield, with over 7,000 employees Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council

Assistant Director Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership

£82,014 to £99,369

We’re looking for a strong leader with experience of delivering integrated health and social care services for people with Learning Disabilities. Apply for this job

Islington London Borough Council