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FINANCE

Policy planning for an ageing population

By Michael Burton | 21 August 2018

Local authorities by the seaside and in rural areas will be harder hit by a growing elderly popul...

FINANCE

Is a 'fair' funding system in reach?

By David Phillips | 21 August 2018

We may never agree on what ‘fair’ funding is but the opportunity of a more transparent system is ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Building a future

By Mark Whitehead | 21 August 2018

Women working in the construction industry are very much in the minority, but they could be a val...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Getting a grip on children's services costs

By Dan Peters | 15 August 2018

Although the focus of social services budgets is on adult care costs, it is children’s services t...

FINANCE

Pinch point

By Heather Jameson | 15 August 2018

The battle for extra cash is on as local government struggles to balance the books and councils s...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Challenges for London HR heads

By Michael Burton | 08 August 2018

Staff turnover, retention, skill shortages and culture change were among the issues discussed by ...

FINANCE

Evolution, not revolution

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2018

New CIPFA president Sarah Howard talks to Dan Peters about the recent financial problems facing t...

EUROPEAN UNION

Any port in a storm?

By Mark Conrad | 01 August 2018

As the risk of a ‘no deal’ crash-out of Europe intensifies, councils want Westminster to clarify ...

FINANCE

Hammond's big tax and spend dilemma

By Michael Burton | 24 July 2018

Latest figures show borrowing continuing to fall, which is good news for Chancellor Philip Hammon...

HUMAN RESOURCES

The diversity challenge

By Michael Burton | 24 July 2018

How can council workforces become more diverse, especially at the top? A group of senior local go...

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Chief Executive

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Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

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Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council