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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
It lies within our power to change how our organisations work
By Gavin Jones | 16 January 2018
Building the learning organisation is not an officer agenda. Gavin Jones explains why it is worth...
FINANCE
Council tax is a regressive tax - it's time to do something
By Jo Miller | 11 January 2018
With a tax based on 1991 property values, the decks are firmly stacked against a sector that is a...
SOLACE
Southwark appoints new strategic director of housing
05 December 2017
Southwark LBC’s new strategic director of housing and modernisation has worked in the public sect...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Balance control with trust for good children's services
By Hiba Mahamadi | 01 December 2017
A good children’s service requires chief executives to strike a balance between trusting their st...
SOLACE
Miller's mischief
07 November 2017
‘This is the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen’. So went the infamous words of the president.
SOLACE
Transparency, good record-keeping essential in emergencies
By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 November 2017
Transparent decision-making and good record-keeping are essential in times of crises, a local gov...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Mayors versus councils attitude is counterproductive, warns CIPFA chief
By Hiba Mahamadi | 02 November 2017
Local authorities should not view metro mayors with distrust, the chief executive of the Chartere...
WHITEHALL
Whitehall's failure to consult sector has led to 'poor policy'
By Sam Clayden | 02 November 2017
The Government’s failure to co-produce its strategies with local government has led to ‘poor poli...
WHITEHALL
Work with us, SOLACE tells Whitehall and Westminster
By Hiba Mahamadi | 02 November 2017
Whitehall and Westminster must collaborate with local government if poor policy decisions are to ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Traditional chief executive skillset 'not enough'
By Sam Clayden | 31 October 2017
Exclusive: The MJ/SOLACE survey calls for leadership to continue developing to cope with an envir...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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