Career and Professional Development Insights
The Role of Boards in Shaping Leadership and Culture in Local Authority Trading Companies
03 Mar 2026
In the evolving landscape of public service delivery, Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCOs) have become pivotal vehicles for innovation, commerciality, and community impact. Yet, attracting and nurturing the right t ...
LGR, LATCOs and the hidden workforce risks leaders need to manage
26 Feb 2026
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and the growth of Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCOs) are reshaping how adult social care is delivered. While much attention is given to structures, funding and commissioning, ...
The five questions you should ask yourself before becoming an interim manager
19 Feb 2026
For the vast majority of us, when we entered the workplace, finding a permanent role was the goal. We were sold the promise of a fair salary, job security, career progression and professional recognition. If we worked ha ...
Mark Barrow on Leadership in Local Government: Making Decisions That Change Communities
18 Feb 2026
In this episode of View from the Hill, we speak with Mark Barrow, Interim Director of Place at East Devon District Council, about leadership in local government and the responsibility of shaping places and communities.
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Elevate Your CV and Supporting Statement to Stand Out
29 Jan 2026
At the beginning of each year, many people naturally pause to reflect on their careers. It’s often a time when CVs are revisited, supporting statements are refreshed, and questions start to form about what the next role ...
Career Crossroads: Is It Time to Stay, Go, or Grow Where You Are?
28 Jan 2026
This time of year naturally invites reflection. With a new year underway and priorities resetting, many of us find ourselves asking the same question: am I still where I’m meant to be?
Career crossroads don’t always a ...
Anisa Darr on Leadership in the Public Sector: The Moments That Tested Her Leadership and Confidence
21 Jan 2026
In this episode of View from the Hill, we speak with Anisa Darr, Executive Director of Finance and Resources at the London Borough of Barnet, about leadership in the public sector and the moments that truly test you as a ...
Beyond resilience: what today’s leadership jobs really cost
19 Jan 2026
In the many conversations I had last year with local government leaders, one word came up time and time again: resilience. It came up in interviews, phone calls in the evening after a long day, and in those moments when ...
Your 2025 Career Wrapped
22 Dec 2025
A not-too-serious look back at your working year...
If you opened Spotify Wrapped recently, you probably got an eerily accurate (or slightly questionable) snapshot of your year in music - what you replayed, what d ...
Who Looks After HR? Wellbeing in Times of Change
18 Dec 2025
HR is the enabling service at the heart of an organisation; it’s the engine room that keeps culture, workforce stability, leadership capability, and day-to-day people operations running smoothly. When this function is un ...
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