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How local government can shatter the menopause taboo 13/10/2022 With 900,000 women quitting their jobs because of the menopause, Suzanne Marshall explores how local councils can support women during this time in their lives.

10 ways councils can boost staff retention

Budget strain and heavy workloads are driving council staff away. Here are 10 simple changes that can make a big difference.

Fixing fragmented procurement to transform social housing

Dan Germann, Durkan Regen, says by taking a longer-term approach to regenerating social housing, councils can maximise value from private sector partnerships.

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Technical Architect

£63001 - £74118 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 20th and 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the f England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Solutions Architect

£49819 - £58610 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 20th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Assistant Director, People and Change

Up to £350 per day

Assistant Director, People and Change - Basildon Borough CouncilBasildon Borough CouncilTemporary, Full Time£350 per day, Dependant on ExperienceLocat England, Essex, Basildon

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Educational Psychologist - Main Grade

£43483.0000 - £63394.0000 per annum

Educational Psychologist - Main GradePermanent, Full TimeSoulbury Psychologists Scale A from 3 to 8 plus SPA opportunityLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior Practitioner - Fostering Recruitment

£46142 - £49282

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Practitioner to join the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team. We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Social Worker to be part of a dynamic team, driving the recruitment of foste Kidlington

Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council