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SOLACE

Technology's tremendous gift

04 October 2023

The sector has focused on increasing technical proficiency in order to do less, but AI offers the...

HEALTH

Shaping the future at the Summit

By Matt Prosser | 18 September 2023

Matt Prosser says while there has never been a more challenging time to work in local government,...

FINANCE

Five steps to avoiding s114

By Tiffany Cloynes | 18 September 2023

Tiffany Cloynes looks at the current landscape in relation to section 114 notices and sets out fi...

SOLACE

The problem with Best Value

By Barry Quirk CBE | 18 September 2023

The Government’s new Best Value draft guidance targets the right issues, but in too many areas it...

SOLACE

The workforce challenges we face cannot be ignored

By Kath O'Dwyer | 18 September 2023

It’s crucially important to nurture the next generation of local government leaders and that’s wh...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Wales to consider funding bids straddling English border

By Paul Marinko | 11 September 2023

Wales’ economy minister has said he would consider funding bids from a new council partnership th...

HEALTH

Partnerships for prevention: Digital Dorset's health and social care

By Penny Syddall | 05 September 2023

Penny Syddall looks at how Dorset Council is working in partnership with local health in three ma...

SOLACE

Is basic income the answer?

By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 05 September 2023

As chief executives gather for the annual Solace Wales conference, Amanda Hill-Dixon looks at the...

SOLACE

Many councils are finding their own solutions in a time of crises

By Graeme McDonald | 04 September 2023

The media has been full of negative stories about local government, says Graeme McDonald. A more...

LEGISLATION

Building control: staying on top of the changes

By Lorna Stimpson | 23 August 2023

With the launch of the new building safety regime in October, council chief executives must ensur...

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Corporate Director – Adults & Health

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Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

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Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council