ECONOMIC GROWTH

Listen kids. Life is hard work

By Claire Fox | 20 March 2012

Hyperbole from critics of the Government's welfare-to-work programme has been disproportionate, s...

FINANCE

The implementation of CIPFA's Infrastructure code

By Alison Scott | 14 March 2012

Alison Scott looks at the progress so far on the implementation of CIPFA's Infrastructure asset c...

WHITEHALL

The problems with shared services

By Jonathan Werran | 14 March 2012

By stipulating, 'I want it that way',in exacting detail on many systems of shared services, const...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Transformation at Scope

By Ruth Sutherland | 14 March 2012

Providers like Scope are conscious of the need to change as a result of the personalisation agend...

WHITEHALL

The 'blame game' in the absence of economic recovery

By Jonathan Werran | 13 March 2012

Jonathan Werran looks at how a blame game of the absence of economic recovery has begun ahead of ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Don't skimp on scrutiny

By Andrew Coulson | 13 March 2012

Overview and scrutiny is vital for a council’s transparency, but it must be well resourced, says ...

BUSINESS

Orchestrated approach sounds like a winner

By Derek Myers | 13 March 2012

Local councils could learn much from how an orchestra works, says Derek Myers.

FINANCE

Sharing our good fortunes

By Mark Lloyd | 13 March 2012

Mark Lloyd explains the growing success of Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire's county councils ...

FINANCE

We need more time for council tax benefit changes

By Nick Raynsford | 13 March 2012

The localisation of council tax benefit is a disaster in the making warns Nick Raynsford.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Pride and passion in Fenland

By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2012

Chief executive of Fenland Paul Medd and leader Alan Melton explain how the district council plan...

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Chief Financial Officer - Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

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Head of Parks & Open Spaces

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Financial Officer - Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

£85,245 - £90,273

An experienced CFO sought to shape the financial strategy and governance that supports delivery of police and crime objectives in Wiltshire & Swindon. Apply for this job

OPCC

Head of Parks & Open Spaces

£75,445 & generous pension and benefits

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a dynamic, ambitious and experienced professional to lead our award-winning Parks & Open Spaces Services. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Deputy Director Transformation & Business Services

£91,872 per annum

With a new Leadership Team in place, we are ambitious for our future and proud of our achievements. Apply for this job

Devon County Council