FINANCE

Solace Summit: Northamptonshire chief calls for public sector 'alarm system'

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2019

The chief executive officer of Conservative-run Northamptonshire CC has called for a public secto...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Solace Summit: Officers 'scared of doing their jobs'

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2019

Council chiefs have heard of the growing issues of bullying and harassment at the Solace Summit.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Solace Summit: Not appointing can sometimes be the best decision

By Dan Peters | 17 October 2019

Failing to make a senior level appointment after a lengthy recruitment process can sometimes be t...

BUSINESS

Solace Summit: Roney says 'nothing sexy' about housing companies

By Dan Peters | 17 October 2019

Manchester City Council’s chief executive has revealed she remains unconvinced by the need for ho...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Solace Summit: Cohesion chief in 'divided country' warning

By Dan Peters | 17 October 2019

The UK is a ‘divided country’ culturally, politically and economically, the chief executive of th...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Solace Summit: LGA to take climate emergency lead

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2019

The Local Government Association (LGA) is to assume a leading role in the sector on getting to gr...

FINANCE

Solace Summit: Treasury concerns prompted borrowing rates hike

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2019

A hike in borrowing rates for councils was made due to ‘concerns’ over local government spending,...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Time for transformation

By Gavin Jones | 17 October 2019

Chair of Solace Gavin Jones tells local government to reverse public services’ polarity that sees...

WHITEHALL

Solace Summit: President in collaboration call

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2019

A call for collaboration has been made in a speech to the Solace Summit by president Martin Swales.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Close co-operation to aid our communities

By Martin Swales | 15 October 2019

As Solace's annual Summit gets underway in Birmingham this week, president Martin Swales urges lo...

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Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council