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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.

Why upskilling the workforce is mission-critical

Local government’s digital future depends on its people — and councils like Sheffield are proving that investing in data skills is the fastest way to deliver.

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Deputy Head of Pensions

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£48,873 - £62,451 dependents on experience

The Pensions Finance team has a variety of work shared in a small team giving the opportunity to get involved in every area. The team provides financial and investment support to Wandsworth Council’s £3bn pension fund, the Southwest Middlesex Cremato Wandsworth, London

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Adults Social Worker - Forensic Mental Health

£37185 - £50081 per annum + Flexible Working

This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Worker's (NQSW) with relevant experience in Mental Health. The starting salary for NQSW's is £34,902 England, Essex, Wickford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Policy and Procedure Coordinator

Grade 9 - £35,412 - £39,152

Policy and procedure coordinator 18.5 hours ( working pattern to be agreed) Are you a qualified Social Worker with experience of working with childr Spennymoor

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Accountancy Assistant

£26,403 to £28,598 p.a. (Grade 5)

We are looking to appoint an Accountancy Assistant on a permanent basis within the Pension Fund. This post is to provide dedicated direct financial s Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Workshop Supervisor - Street Lighting

£24,790

Salary Craft Pay (for Building Labourer category) Basic salary £24,790 p.a. Plus 50% IOA on basic salary £12,395 p.a. Also paid tool allowance £37.93 Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council