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🚨 #JOBALERT 🚨 Assistant Director, People 👉 Where: Essex County Council 👉 Salary: £96 186 - £104 843 pa 👉 Role: As Assistant Director, People, you'll work closely with Executive Directors and senior leaders to deliver high-impact, innovative, and compliant people services. Please follow the link 👇 for more information and to Apply Now. https://lnkd.in/eTQVSCa7

♻️ Building a better future together. The Innovation in Delivering Sustainability and Social Value Award celebrates councils embedding ESG principles and creating long-term community impact. Could your project be this year’s standout? 👉 Enter now: https://lnkd.in/ezw8fxyV Sponsored by Norse Group #MJAwards #Sustainability #SocialValue #Innovation

📣 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re thrilled to announce that Tom Stannard, Chief Executive of Manchester City Council will join the line-up at Future Forum North. Leading one of the UK’s largest and highest-performing local authorities, Tom plays a pivotal role in driving Manchester’s £87bn regional economy and shaping the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s £8bn+ devolution programme. With over 27 years of experience across local government, Tom is a nationally recognised voice on regeneration, inclusive growth and public service reform. As the GMCA Chief Executive Lead for the Economy, Business and International portfolio, and Place-Based Lead for Health and Social Care, he continues to champion strong leadership and collaboration across the North. 📅 4–5 December 2025 | 📍 Cedar Court, Harrogate Register your place: https://lnkd.in/e8HZva2C #FutureForumNorth #LocalGovernment #Leadership #Devolution #NorthernPowerhouse #EconomicGrowth #PublicSector #Manchester

👥 Innovation that puts people first. The Innovation in Children’s and Adults’ Services Award recognises creative, integrated approaches that deliver real impact for children, young people, and adults. 👉 Submit your entry: https://lnkd.in/encPNfi6 #MJAwards #Safeguarding #Innovation #LocalGovernment

🚨 #JOBALERT 🚨 Corporate Director – Adults & Health 👉 Where: London Borough of Newham 👉 Salary: £176,061 – £196,002 👉 Role: You’ll lead a wide-ranging portfolio including adult social care, safeguarding, public health, and integrated commissioning. You’ll be our statutory Director of Adult Social Services and Caldicott Guardian Please follow the link 👇 for more information and to Apply Now. https://lnkd.in/eExprwkD

Pam Parkes, FCIPD at the PPMA - Public Services People Managers Association says that in a polarised climate, issues of identity and belonging will continue to surface, including flags. The challenge for councils is to face them with integrity, empathy and confidence. https://lnkd.in/eeWg8i9W

Sarah Longlands at CLES - Centre for Local Economic Strategies explains why the upcoming Budget is not just for November. https://lnkd.in/e3fz4GyH

Your people are your LATCo. Anthony Lewis explores how to attract and retain commercially minded talent that still shares your public purpose — a balance that defines every thriving LATCo. 👉 Book your place to secure industry insights and networking opportunities: https://lnkd.in/e4eauFa3 #LATCo2026 #Leadership #TalentStrategy #Culture

Menopause is a shared workplace issue, not a private one, and that’s why South East Employers has introduced virtual Menopause Cafes, says Dr Ruth Adams. https://lnkd.in/e7XBE-Ef

.@districtcouncil says there is 'little to no evidence' that creating larger unitary authorities covering populations of about 500,000 would save money or improve services - https://lnkd.in/eyJj-MJE #localgov