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SOLACE
Pausing the graduate Fast-Stream scheme could provide a real opportunity
By Graeme McDonald | 14 June 2022
A recent announcement by the Government – to pause the graduate Fast-Stream recruitment scheme fo...
WHITEHALL
Future Forum: No end in sight for funding pots
By Dan Peters | 12 May 2022
Two local government finance experts have predicted Whitehall will continue doling out cash throu...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Pondering the polls
By Peter Stanyon | 09 May 2022
Peter Stanyon scrutinises how the polls went and turns his attention to the implementation challe...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Hybrid working is here to stay
By Michael Burton | 04 May 2022
The end of the nine-to-five routine is driven by economic forces, not the indolent public sector ...
COUNCILLORS
Government must rethink its approach to poor governance and behaviour in councils
By Graeme McDonald | 04 May 2022
Solace supports all of the Committee on Standards in Public Life report's recommendations on stan...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall risk warning over election reforms
By Dan Peters | 29 April 2022
Whitehall officials have privately admitted councils could be overwhelmed by one of the largest s...
BUSINESS
New Solace hire to improve sector diversity
By Mark Whitehead | 26 April 2022
Senior officers' organisation Solace is recruiting a new officer in a drive to improve diversity.
PAY
A national workforce strategy is needed to tackle skills shortage
By Michael Burton | 13 April 2022
With pay likely to remain stagnant and labour shortages to continue, local authorities need a rob...
WHITEHALL
Soaring vacancies and declining pay highlight sector crisis
By Dan Peters | 12 April 2022
Latest figures this week showing the soaring number of job vacancies coupled with declining publi...
WHITEHALL
Roney: Council chiefs proved worth during pandemic
By Michael Burton | 08 April 2022
Council chief executives proved their worth during the pandemic, the president of Solace Joanne R...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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