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Acting chief gets permanent role
WORKFORCE

Acting chief gets permanent role

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2025

Havant BC’s acting chief executive Matt Goodwin will start in the role permanently on Monday following the retirement of Steve Jorden from the role.

RECRUITMENT

Why getting recruitment and retention right matters more than ever

By Martin Tucker | 06 November 2025

Martin Tucker reminds us of the importance of a professional approach to identifying and attracti...

RECRUITMENT

Achieving energy performance at scale and pace

By Edward Barlow | 06 November 2025

Success in delivering energy projects requires the right mix and amount of professionals, writes ...

WORKFORCE

Integrating organisational psychology into reorganisation

By Lucy Trueman | 05 November 2025

Lucy Trueman says councils that integrate organisational psychology into their approach, treating...

WORKFORCE

Unison's chief targets a fairer future for local government workers

By Heather Jameson | 05 November 2025

Unison leader Christina McAnea warns of worsening local government finances, inadequate pay and p...

WORKFORCE

EXCLUSIVE: Succession headache for sector

By Dan Peters | 05 November 2025

Councils are ‘on the brink of staffing crisis’ due to their ageing workforce, public sector tradi...

PAY

Reform UK-led council proposes shifting staff of new unitary to 'standard' 37-hour week

By Ann McGauran | 04 November 2025

A county council run by a Reform UK minority administration has proposed that a new single unitar...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

How Knowsley transformed adult social care for residents

By Sarah Smith | 03 November 2025

Knowsley has grappled with health inequalities and complex social challenges. Now, through its am...

DEVOLUTION

Forging the strategic planning skills that power devo

By Pooja Agrawal | 31 October 2025

The Government expects every regional body and strategic authority to prepare Spatial Development...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Yorkshire and the Humber reaps early benefits from new agency workforce guidance

By Nicola Curley | 30 October 2025

Nicola Curley says the decision of all 15 children’s services departments in Yorkshire and the Hu...

RECRUITMENT

Coaching the public sector's future

By Rebecca Davis | 30 October 2025

Rebecca Davis explains why every leader needs time to think – and how structured, high-quality co...

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Director of Public Health

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Brighton & Hove City Council

Service Director Children’s Quality & Improvement

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Innovation. Community. Impact. Apply for this job

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director of Communications

£80,216 - £89,556 + relocation support

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Apply for this job

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