Martin Ford 15 October 2024

Labour intervenes at Tameside

The leader of Tameside MBC has resigned after Labour took steps to directly intervene over ‘unacceptable working practices' at the authority.

Labour leader Ged Cooney's announcement he is to step down with immediate effect follows the resignation of chief executive Sandra Stewart.

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

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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

Housing Ombudsman

£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