Martin Ford 28 October 2024

East Midlands set for first permanent chief executive

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has announced Amy Harhoff is to be appointed as its first permanent chief executive.

The appointment is subject to formal approval by the authority's board on 4 November.

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Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling

The new LocalGov and Multiverse report explores how workforce upskilling is driving smarter, more efficient, and inclusive local government transformation.

How partnerships can help LAs grow the labour market through apprenticeships

Partnerships can help councils fill critical skills gaps and grow the labour market by boosting apprenticeship starts, according to leading training provider.

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Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Manchester

Recuriter: Trafford Council

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£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two London (Greater)

Recuriter: Housing Ombudsman Service

SEND Engagement Facilitator

£25821.00 - £30377.00 per annum

SEND Engagement FacilitatorFixed Term, Full Time£25,821 to £30,377 per annumLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior Key Worker - Young Carers

£25821.00 - £30377.00 per annum

Senior Key Worker - Young CarersPermanent, Full Time£25,821 to £30,377 per annumLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

You’re eager to build a career in public finance and committed to completing the CIPFA Level 7 Apprenticeship. You meet the eligibility criteria (including being under 22 years of age before studies commence, based on central government funding criteria Oxford

Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council