Local Government Chronicle

www.lgcplus.com

4 Jobs

8 Employees

About the Company

LGC is an essential and objective business intelligence tool for decision makers who oversee the delivery of local public services.

Full access to our news and analysis is reserved for subscribers via a personalised reader service.

Events and awards offer our commercial partners the best opportunities to engage with local government leaders.

LGC reaches an annual online audience of over 625,000 UK readers.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Local Government Chronicle
Job Title: PA to Executive Director WMF2448e
Job Description: **Job Title** Personal Assistant to Executive Director **Role Summary** Provide high‑level administrative and operational support to the Executive Director of Thriving Communities, ensuring efficient management of the director’s schedule, communications, and stakeholder relations while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with governance standards. **Expectations** - Proactive, organized, and detail‑oriented. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. - Excellent customer‑service orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills. - Calm under pressure, speed and accuracy in all tasks. - Experience in line management of support staff. **Key Responsibilities** - Maintain and prioritise the Director’s calendar; arrange meetings, appointments, travel and accommodation. - Draft, review, and circulate correspondence, reports and briefing documents. - Coordinate meetings – prepare agendas, take minutes, track action items and follow‑ups. - Support the Section 151 Officer’s duties, liaising with local government and community partners. - Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders; act as first line of communication. - Oversee and mentor junior administrative staff (line management). - Administer filing, record‑keeping and information‑management systems. - Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and governance obligations. **Required Skills** - Strong organisational and time‑management skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - High proficiency in MS Office and calendar‑management tools. - Discretion and competence in handling confidential information. - Line‑management experience. - Political awareness and familiarity with local‑government processes. **Required Education & Certifications** - Minimum secondary or equivalent qualification (higher education preferred). - Demonstrated experience as a Personal Assistant to a Director or Assistant Director. - No specific certifications required, though knowledge of governance and local‑authority procedures is advantageous.

Kendal, United kingdom

On site

02-12-2025

Company Name: Local Government Chronicle
Job Title: Director of Place and Transformation
Job Description: Job title: Director of Place and Transformation Role Summary: Senior leader responsible for shaping and delivering Hertsmere’s strategic spatial and housing agenda, including the Local Plan, Asset Management Strategy, and affordable housing portfolio, while driving organisational transformation and ensuring financial sustainability. Expactations: Deliver the Council’s vision, lead high‑performing senior teams, manage resources, and build strong stakeholder partnerships within a politically complex environment; report directly to the Chief Executive and provide strategic oversight of key services. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, update and deliver the Local Plan and Asset Management Strategy. • Oversee planning, acquisition and delivery of affordable housing developments. • Lead and mentor senior professionals across planning, property and asset management functions. • Ensure alignment of services with Hertsmere’s strategic objectives and financial targets. • Build and maintain relationships with elected members, public bodies, developers and community groups. • Manage resources, budgets and cost‑efficiency initiatives. • Participate in the Council’s governance and policy committees, including regular evening meetings. • Champion inclusive, collaborative culture and continuous improvement. Required Skills: • Proven strategic leadership and transformation delivery in local government or public sector. • Deep expertise in planning, housing, property asset management and local government processes. • Strong financial acumen and experience in resource and budget management. • Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and partnership‑building abilities. • Leadership of diverse, high‑performing teams and inclusive workforce development. • Ability to navigate complex, political environments and deliver results. Required Education & Certifications: • Relevant UK degree in Planning, Property, Architecture, Geography or related field; advanced qualification preferred. • Professional registration or membership (e.g., RICS, BPP, Planning Institute) is an advantage.

Hertfordshire, United kingdom

On site

11-12-2025

Company Name: Local Government Chronicle
Job Title: Business Process Improvements Manager
Job Description: Job Title: Business Process Improvements Manager Role Summary: Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of process improvement initiatives within regulatory operations, aiming to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service quality. Expectations: Deliver measurable improvements to operational workflows, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and maintain continuous alignment with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct process mapping and gap analyses to identify inefficiencies. - Define and track key performance indicators for regulatory operations. - Lead improvement projects using Lean/Six Sigma or similar methodologies. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and secure buy‑in. - Develop and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and compliance records. - Monitor post‑implementation outcomes, adjust interventions, and report results to senior leadership. Required Skills: - Proven experience in process improvement or operational excellence. - Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and process modeling tools. - Project management expertise, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline management. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities. - Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to professional or healthcare bodies. - Familiarity with continuous improvement cultures and change‑management principles. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field. - Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Birmingham, United kingdom

On site

19-12-2025

Company Name: Local Government Chronicle
Job Title: Cyber Security Officer: Incident Response & Purview Lead
Job Description: **Job Title** Cyber Security Officer – Incident Response & Purview Lead **Role Summary** Responsible for leading the organization’s cyber incident response program, implementing security controls across Microsoft 365 environments, and conducting regular security audits to ensure compliance and resilience for a public emergency service organization. **Expectations** - Promptly detect, investigate, contain, and remediate cyber incidents. - Lead the design, deployment, and governance of security solutions, including Microsoft Purview. - Maintain up‑to‑date security policies, procedures, and documentation. - Provide expert advice to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Ensure continuous compliance with relevant standards and regulations. **Key Responsibilities** - Act as the primary point of contact for all cyber security incidents. - Coordinate incident response activities, including forensic analysis and post‑incident reporting. - Design, configure, and manage security controls for Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and Microsoft Purview. - Conduct periodic security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans. - Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices. - Deliver security awareness training and guidance to staff. - Liaise with external agencies, auditors, and law‑enforcement as required. - Produce metrics and dashboards to track security posture and incident trends. **Required Skills** - Incident detection, analysis, and response (SIEM, EDR, forensics). - Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 security features and Microsoft Purview. - Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS). - Vulnerability management and penetration testing basics. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities. - Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple incidents. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate, or Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator.

Dorchester, United kingdom

On site

Senior

19-01-2026