Career and Professional Development Insights
After the Ballots: What Local Elections Mean for Leadership Stability in Local Government
22 May 2026
I've always been interested in elections. Perhaps too interested. Since the 2005 General Election I've stayed up for every night going, locals, generals, referendums, the lot. The moment the results start landing, the no ...
What Head-hunters Really Look for in Senior Candidates
21 May 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions about executive recruitment is that head-hunters simply “find” people. In reality, the strongest candidates are often already positioning themselves well before a conversation ever takes ...
Delivering housing at scale: why leadership in partnership matters more than ever
15 May 2026
One theme continues to stand out across the housing sector: delivery. The focus on delivering more homes, at pace and at scale, remains constant.While ambition is not in short supply, the real challenge remains turning t ...
Stuart Buckley on Resilience, Regeneration and Growth Through Uncertainty
13 May 2026
In this episode of View from the Hill, Stuart Buckley, Managing Director of Warwickshire Property and Development Group, shares his journey into property, leadership, and the world of local authority trading companies.
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ADASS Spring Seminar – Leading Adult Social Care through change
08 May 2026
The 2026 ADASS Spring Seminar wrapped up last week, marking a change in leadership and a useful checkpoint on where adult social care is heading. Across three days of keynotes, panels and corridor conversations, several ...
Trailblazer: Cordelia Osewa-Ediae
01 May 2026
As part of our Trailblazers series, we’re shining a light on leaders who are driving meaningful change across sectors and shaping the future of leadership, culture, and organisations.
The next feature in our series is C ...
Understanding Market Appetite: What Senior Recruiters and Councils are Looking for Right Now
27 Apr 2026
We’re in a fascinating period when it comes to recruitment priorities for Local Authorities, and as I’m sure you’ve worked out, that is largely due to the impact Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution are h ...
Amy Harhoff on Leading Through Change: Building Systems at Pace in Local Government
15 Apr 2026
In this episode of View from the Hill, Amy Harhoff, Chief Executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, shares her perspective on leading through change in local government.
With new systems, structures, a ...
Trailblazer: Alison Stuart
07 Apr 2026
As part of our Trailblazers: Women Transforming the Public Sector and Beyond series, we’re continuing to spotlight women making a meaningful impact across public service leadership.
In this feature, we hear from Aliso ...
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and What It Means for Leadership and Recruitment
02 Apr 2026
The latest announcement on local government reorganisation brings a degree of clarity that has been missing for some time. Much of the immediate commentary has understandably focused on the structural outcome, particular ...
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