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PEOPLE
Unitary announces chief executive
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Shropshire Council has announced of Tanya Miles as its permanent chief executive.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
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A chief executive who struck a settlement after a row with the authority he used to run is expect...
FINANCE
Making the shift
By Christine Marshall | 30 April 2026
As the sector gears up for a new wave of unitarisation, Christine Marshall reflects on the move f...
RECRUITMENT
Recruitment, retention and the moment the sector must not waste
By Sarah France-Gorton | 30 April 2026
Sarah France-Gorton says there is a now an unmissable opportunity to solve the recruitment issues...
HR
When support's on target
By James Malia | 29 April 2026
With a workforce under pressure, James Malia looks at what really keeps public sector staff engag...
PEOPLE
Hampshire and Solent Combined Authority names interim chief
By Martin Ford | 29 April 2026
Ruth Adams has been appointed interim chief executive of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined Co...
INDUSTRIAL ACTION
'End in sight' for Birmingham strike
By Martin Ford | 27 April 2026
After more than a year of industrial action, Birmingham City Council’s leader John Cotton has tab...
HR
PPMA 2026: Call to rethink statutory roles
By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2026
Local government should redefine the role of statutory officers, amid suggestions the role of HR ...
PEOPLE
Gill Kneller to retire as East Hampshire DC chief executive
By Martin Ford | 24 April 2026
East Hampshire DC chief executive and columnist for The MJ, Gill Kneller, has announced she is to...
RECRUITMENT
Are you equal pay ready?
By Julie Osborne | 23 April 2026
Julie Osborne discusses the importance of pay transparency and how you can prepare your organisat...
PEOPLE
West Lancashire acting chief to depart
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2026
West Lancashire BC’s acting chief executive Christopher Twomey has announced he is standing down.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
- Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn
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