Title
AI
Time to reform the procurement of AI in local government
By Mavis Machirori | 09 April 2025
A national taskforce can fix local government procurement of AI, says Mavis Machirori.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Looking back and moving forward
By Andy Smith | 09 April 2025
Outgoing president of ADCS, Andy Smith, says that while there is still much to do, he is excited ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
A question of trust
By James Thomas | 09 April 2025
James Thomas says the children’s trust model can work in the right context. But he believes many ...
REORGANISATION
Navigate the chaos and dance with the processes
By Tracie Langley | 09 April 2025
Tracie Langley says: 'As leaders, the greatest impact we can make is to instil a sense of calm an...
LEADERSHIP
Rethinking the golden triangle
By Pam Parkes | 09 April 2025
As delegates gather in Manchester for the Public Services People Managers’ Association conference...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Industrial Strategy can reinforce a focus on big cities
By Andrew Carter | 08 April 2025
Hitting growth predictions depends on building in and around London and the Greater South East an...
SKILLS
Sowing the seeds of ambition
By Dr Helen Paterson | 08 April 2025
A conversation at The MJ Awards has sparked an idea for exposing young people from Northumberland...
COMMUNITIES
Let the people in
By Sarah Longlands | 08 April 2025
As cynicism grows, instead of battening down the hatches and staying in collective comfort zones,...
PAY
Return on investment is the real issue
By Julie Towers | 08 April 2025
If chief executives’ impact in local government is measured using clear metrics then perhaps the ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The tariff turmoil
By Barry Quirk CBE | 07 April 2025
As the global world order shifts with the introduction of the Trump tariffs Barry Quirk warns cou...
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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
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