Title

CRIME

In defence of algorithms and their value to public services

By Andrew Laird | 04 September 2020

Rather than turning our back on algorithms, the task is to make them better and the data they use...

EDUCATION

Learning from cancelled systems

By Anna Grant | 30 August 2020

Research examining the use of predictive data in public services in countries across the world ha...

DIGITAL

Four in five council staff working from home

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2020

The number of council staff working from home has rocketed from 5% pre-lockdown to 80%, according...

SOCIAL CARE

COVID-19: A perfect storm for technology innovation in social care?

By Steve Carefull | 30 July 2020

Carers must be enabled to remain in the profession for longer, say Graham Allen and Steve Careful...

REORGANISATION

Keeping business locked up during lockdown

By Tony Ellis | 28 July 2020

Tony Ellis describes how the pandemic brought unique challenges to the task of ensuring cyber sec...

DIGITAL

Meeting citizens' expectations after the pandemic

By Hilary Jones | 28 July 2020

Hilary Jones highlights how COVID-19 has been the catalyst for shifting up a gear when it comes t...

DATA

A time for vigilance as ransomware threat still looms

By Dr Andrew Larner | 14 July 2020

Among the many recently identified threat vectors that should concern local government is a malwa...

DIGITAL

Digital engines – the 'new normal' in local government?

By John McMahon | 26 June 2020

Digital engines will become a staple of every local authority’s digital provision moving forward ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Bringing the widest evidence base to decisions about local care markets

25 June 2020

In the light of COVID-19 and in pursuit of better outcomes for patients and customers we need sha...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ensuring continuity of care during COVID-19

By Julie Tyas | 23 June 2020

What happens when home isn't a safe place to be? Julie Tyas discusses how tech is becoming the ey...

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

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