We are delighted to be sponsoring the fantastic Hugh Dennis as the host of the 2026 MJ Awards.
The MJ Awards provide the people in local government with the recognition they deserve. This year's event is taking place on Friday 19th June, at Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London.
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Faerfield would like to wish you happiness and prosperity this Lunar New Year.
17.02.2026 12:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ramadan Kareem to all our friends, colleagues and clients who observe this holy month.
17.02.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The London Borough of Waltham Forest's new Corporate Director of Community Safety and Public Protection will play a leading role to ensure safe, green neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive. For more information, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/waltham-forest.
16.02.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New Interim opportunity: Faerfield are delighted to be supporting a local authority in their search for an Interim Head of Highways. For more information, please contact Lennox Fitchett CertRP on LinkedIn, email lfitchett@faerfield.co.uk, or mobile 07386 660306.
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13.02.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As East Sussex County Council's new Assistant Director Strategy, Commissioning and Supply Management, you will play a central role in shaping the wide range of services the Council offers to the countyβs adults and older people.
For more information, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/eastsussex
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The London Borough of Waltham Forest's new Corporate Director of Highways and Parking will play a vital and visible role in keeping the Borough moving and accessible to all.
For more information on this fantastic role, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/waltham-forest
06.02.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The London Borough of Waltham Forest's new Corporate Director of Community Safety and Public Protection will play a leading role to ensure safe, green neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive. For more information, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/waltham-forest.
05.02.2026 12:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As East Sussex County Council's new Assistant Director Strategy, Commissioning and Supply Management, you will play a central role in shaping the wide range of services the Council offers to the countyβs adults and older people.
For more information, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/eastsussex
05.02.2026 09:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
CLOSING ON WEDNESDAY: With a clear set of priorities and objectives, and the full support of elected members, itβs an excellent time to join Harrow Council as their new Director of Housing.
For more information on this brilliant opportunity, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/lb-harrow.
30.01.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
CLOSING ON SUNDAY: As Cambridgeshire County Council's Executive Director of Place and Sustainability, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the county's future.
For more information on this brilliant opportunity, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/ccc.
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27.01.2026 09:01 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
CLOSING NEXT WEDNESDAY: We are now seeking a dynamic and visionary Assistant Director to lead Hammersmith & Fulham Council's work in transforming the private rented sector and driving up housing standards across the borough.
For more information, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/lbhf.
23.01.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Those were the days
Having spent the last 25 years helping local authorities to hire senior leaders, Martin Tucker takes a nostalgic and light-hearted look back on how things used to be done.
In this week's TheMJ, Martin Tucker reflects on 25 years helping local authorities find senior leaders, and takes a light-hearted and nostalgic look back at how things used to be done.
faerfield.co.uk/news/those-w...
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With a clear set of priorities and objectives, and the full support of elected members, itβs an excellent time to join Harrow Council as their new Director of Housing.
For more information on this brilliant opportunity, and to apply for the role, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/lb-harrow.
20.01.2026 09:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
CLOSING ON WEDNESDAY: Come and lead a unique, missionβdriven public sector collaboration thatβs shaping digital, data and technology across South Wales.
For more information, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/srs-wales
19.01.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As Cambridgeshire County Council's Executive Director of Place and Sustainability, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the county's future.
For more information on this brilliant opportunity, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/ccc.
#localgovjobs #localgov #place #sustainability #cambridgeshire
15.01.2026 09:00 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
CLOSING ON SUNDAY: Buckinghamshire is a place for ambition. Could you be Buckinghamshire Council's new Chief Executive? For more information on this fantastic opportunity, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/buckinghamshire.
#localgov #localgovjobs #chiefexecutive #buckinghamshire
14.01.2026 12:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
CLOSING ON SUNDAY: We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to take on the role of Assistant Director of SEND with Sheffield City Council - someone who can provide outstanding support and outcomes for every child with additional needs.
For more, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/sheffield.
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Come and lead a unique, missionβdriven public sector collaboration thatβs shaping digital, data and technology across South Wales.
For more information, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/srs-wales
13.01.2026 12:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
With a clear set of priorities and objectives, and the full support of elected members, itβs an excellent time to join Harrow Council as their new Director of Housing.
For more information on this brilliant opportunity, and to apply for the role, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/lb-harrow.
13.01.2026 09:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We are now seeking a dynamic and visionary Assistant Director to lead Hammersmith & Fulham Council's work in transforming the private rented sector and driving up housing standards across the borough.
For more information, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/lbhf.
09.01.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As Doncaster Council's new Service Director of Children's Social Care, you will continue Doncaster's consistent trajectory of improvement and innovation, building on this yearβs βGoodβ Ofsted judgement.
For more information on this fantastic role, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/doncaster.
07.01.2026 09:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As Doncaster Council's new Service Director - Education & Skills, you will oversee a dynamic and outcome-focussed service, which is already making a huge difference. You'll drive an inclusive education system that delivers opportunities for all.
For more visit www.faerfield.co.uk/doncaster.
06.01.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to take on the role of Assistant Director of SEND with Sheffield City Council - someone who can provide outstanding support and outcomes for every child with additional needs.
For more, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/sheffield.
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New Interim Opportunity: We are delighted to be working with a local authority ALMO in their search for an Interim Corporate Director of Housing. For more information on this role, please contact Lennox Fitchett through email (lfitchett@faerfield.co.uk) or phone 07386 660306.
05.01.2026 12:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
CLOSING ON FRIDAY: Biggleswade Town Council are now looking for a new Town Clerk, who will drive its services forward during a period of significant population expansion. For more information on this opportunity please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/biggleswade.
#biggleswade #townclerk #towncouncil
05.01.2026 09:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Buckinghamshire is a place for ambition. We're delighted to be supporting Buckinghamshire Council in their search for a new Chief Executive. For more information on this fantastic opportunity, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/buckinghamshire.
#localgov #localgovjobs #chiefexecutive #buckinghamshire
02.01.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Wishing you a successful and prosperous 2026, from all of us at Faerfield.
01.01.2026 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As Doncaster Council's new Service Director of Children's Social Care, you will continue Doncaster's consistent trajectory of improvement and innovation, building on this yearβs βGoodβ Ofsted judgement.
For more information on this fantastic role, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/doncaster.
30.12.2025 12:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As Doncaster Council's new Service Director - Education & Skills, you will oversee a dynamic and outcome-focussed service, which is already making a huge difference. You'll drive an inclusive education system that delivers opportunities for all.
For more visit www.faerfield.co.uk/doncaster.
30.12.2025 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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