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The challenge for combined authorities
RECRUITMENT

The challenge for combined authorities

By Seb Lowe | 07 May 2026

Seb Lowe looks at the importance of building workforce capability for system leadership in combined authorities.

REORGANISATION

Getting staff LGR-ready

By Kathy O'Leary | 06 May 2026

Chief executive of Stroud DC Kathy O’Leary says the council is doing more to address the challeng...

EMPLOYMENT

Sidelining a generation from careers is socially troubling and economically self-defeating

By Nigel Wilcock | 05 May 2026

More than 30% of young people say there are no jobs where they live, and that’s a warning sign fo...

PEOPLE

Unitary announces chief executive

By Martin Ford | 01 May 2026

Shropshire Council has announced of Tanya Miles as its permanent chief executive.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks

By Dan Peters | 01 May 2026

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

Director to stand down after 40 years' service

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2026

Manchester City Council’s director of culture and creative industries, Dave Moutrey, is to stand ...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Building Control Manager

£57,457 - £58,462

The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Chief Executive

£100k+ (pay award pending)

Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job

Salford Community Leisure

Heads of Service - Cared For/Care Leavers

£76,261 - £88,631

With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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