PAY

Don't leave staff in the slow lane for pay rises

By Heather Jameson | 01 February 2023

Heather Jameson says not addressing senior pay alongside that of frontline staff is a mistake. 'I...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The case for a budget-setting collective

By Michael Hudson | 01 February 2023

Michael Hudson looks ahead at planning for 2024-25 budget-setting, and he says we need to do this...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Changing places

By Cristian Marcucci | 01 February 2023

From a standing start to being shortlisted for international place brand 2022 in just two years, ...

HEALTH

Moving into the fast lane

By Cllr Doug Pullen | 01 February 2023

Lichfield DC hasn’t let the failure of its £15m round 2 bid to the Levelling Up Fund for a new le...

RECRUITMENT

Strategy needed to meet workforce challenge

By James Jamieson | 01 February 2023

Working in local government is hugely rewarding, but councils are struggling to recruit and retai...

FINANCE

Culture is about who we really are

By Lawrence Conway | 01 February 2023

The concept of culture may be difficult to buy or sell, but it is worth the investment, writes La...

DEVOLUTION

The next showrunners

By Jonathan Werran | 01 February 2023

Jonathan Werran says that, whatever and whoever is running the show after next year’s General Ele...

SOLACE

We need to think smarter about age

By Graeme McDonald | 01 February 2023

There is no silver bullet that will solve local government’s workforce challenges but thinking sm...

RECRUITMENT

Jumping on a moving train 

By Blair McPherson | 31 January 2023

Blair McPherson compares the experiences facing local government managers who join an underachiev...

HOMELESSNESS

Why local authorities should protect homelessness budgets 

By Fiona Colley | 31 January 2023

Fiona Colley says negotiations on council budgets are more intense than ever, but as the cost of ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£80,287

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Care

£81,974

Bolton Cares is entering an exciting new chapter and we’re looking for a visionary leader to help shape it. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Asset Investment & Growth

£115,000

A new chapter in a legacy that’s over 125 years in the making. Apply for this job

Bournville Village Trust