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PAY
Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
By William Eichler | 25 March 2026
Local government workers have been offered a pay increase of 3.30% from 1 April 2026 in what the ...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Peering into the future of Total Place
By Ann McGauran | 24 March 2026
National policymakers and local system leaders gathered at a convention to look at how place-base...
ESTATES
Why site accommodation matters in local authority project delivery
By Iain Davidson | 19 March 2026
Effective site accommodation can support safety, workforce wellbeing and efficient delivery acros...
RECRUITMENT
Culture not just compliance
By Hayley Titchner | 19 March 2026
The new Employment Rights Act is set to usher in fresh challenges for the sector which will neces...
PEOPLE
Salford City Council appoints director of adult social care
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026
Lee Calvert is set to join Salford City Council as its new director of adult social care.
PLANNING
South Staffordshire bucks national trend on planning enforcement
By Catherine Gutteridge | 16 March 2026
Catherine Gutteridge says South Staffordshire Council is standing apart as a positive exception b...
WORKFORCE
Wirral management overhaul to create executive director roles
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2026
Wirral MBC is proposing to create two executive director roles as part of a restructure of its se...
IMPROVEMENT
Recruitment challenges restricting pace of Sandwell improvement, peers find
By Joe Lepper | 13 March 2026
Recruitment challenges are hindering continued improvement at Sandwell Council, a Local Governmen...
PEOPLE
New chief executive joins borough
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Andrew Donaldson has taken up the role of permanent chief executive at Halton BC this month.
WORKFORCE
Future Forum: Senior job opportunities on horizon
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Local government reorganisation offers job market ‘opportunities’ as well as challenges for senio...
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Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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