FINANCE

Bold action is needed to avoid widespread financial meltdown

By Ian Miller | 13 September 2023

While some cases of council failure point to poor decision-making or weak internal control, many ...

SAFETY

It is time for local government to call out unworkable pseudo-market systems

By Mo Baines | 13 September 2023

Writing on the RAAC debacle, Mo Baines says not so long ago the public estate was managed by loca...

RECRUITMENT

The art of retaining staff in difficult times

By Emma Haddleton | 13 September 2023

Martin Tucker and Emma Haddleton share their views on the positive leadership steps that can ensu...

FINANCE

Finance chiefs should stress test their professional networks

By Adele Taylor | 13 September 2023

As more councils declare their potential financial distress, no one person is going to have all t...

INNOVATION

The stakes are high – so questions must be asked

By Heather Jameson | 13 September 2023

Josie Wragg has described the price she has paid for the collapse of Slough BC, says Heather Jame...

HEALTH

Getting ahead of the curve on children's mental health

By Seb Rees | 11 September 2023

Rather than waiting for CAMHS capacity to become available, innovative local areas need to interv...

HOUSING

Effective collaboration can help rising costs

By Ben Cummins | 11 September 2023

Qwest is a joint venture between Equans and Cheshire West & Chester Council that allows an innova...

PENSIONS

Plotting a course for the pensions workforce

By Ian Colvin | 11 September 2023

Ian Colvin says while there is no one answer to the challenge of recruitment and retention withi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Using the past to shape our future

By Kersten England | 11 September 2023

The UK’s youngest city has provided many important historical examples of civic leadership and pi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MJ Housing: Building communities as well as homes

By Peter Denton | 11 September 2023

With £16bn to spend and 9,000 hectares of land, Homes England has a new strategic plan and a miss...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council