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SOLACE

The challenges for public leaders have only just begun

By Stephen Crookbain | 19 July 2021

The Public Leaders Report 2021 captures what it was like to lead during a tough year and includes...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils push back over reserves raid threat

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2021

Council chiefs have pushed back as the Treasury eyes up the sector’s reserves in the run up to th...

SOLACE

Chief execs – a vital part of change

By Paul Najsarek | 07 July 2021

The strategic leadership role of council chief executives in wider health and care systems is oft...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog

By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021

Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...

WHITEHALL

Sector calls for closer working after COVID confusion

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2021

The Government has been told it must work more closely with local authorities to successfully eme...

SOLACE

Working our way back to normality

By Steve Guest | 19 May 2021

Steve Guest says creating and maintaining COVID-safe and sustainable working environments is just...

WHITEHALL

Let's continue to open national politicians' and civil servants' eyes to the potential of local government

By Graeme McDonald | 12 May 2021

Writing in advance of the Queen's Speech, Graeme McDonald wondered if it would set up a new relat...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Getting the basics right on standards

By Joanne Roney | 05 May 2021

Joanne Roney says it is ‘high time’ the Government responded to the recommendations in the 2019 C...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

EXCLUSIVE: Cross-cutting regions project faces Whitehall downgrade

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2021

The scheme was designed to unite Whitehall departments and regions across the country.

WHITEHALL

Storm brewing over exit payment data demands

By Heather Jameson | 15 April 2021

Government demands for details of senior staff pay-offs have been branded ‘particularly perniciou...

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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

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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