Slough Borough Council

Get ready Berkshire Leaders! Berkshire's six unitary local authorities have agreed to establish a new Berkshire Prosperity Board focused on driving economic growth and prosperity in the region and beyond. The inaugural board meeting held in June 2024 marked an exciting step towards a new partnership between the Government and Berkshire. The creation of the Berkshire Business Board is central to initiatives, aiming to shape the local economy's future direction and prioritize growth ambitions. By collaborating with the Government and securing additional funding, we seek to invest in critical infrastructure, generate high-quality jobs, and equip businesses with the necessary skills for success. Business leaders across Berkshire are encouraged to join the Business Board, working alongside local authorities, government officials, and education partners to influence decisions, drive innovation, and foster growth in the region. This is a unique opportunity for industry leaders to apply their acumen and expertise and contribute to initiatives that shape the economic landscape. Interested in becoming a board member of the Berkshire Business Board? Your insights and expertise are invaluable in steering economic growth. Reach out to Shasta Parveen, Strategic Programme Manager at Shasta.parveen@rbwm.gov.uk for more information. Applications close on 28th October 2024. Let's work together to drive prosperity and innovation in Berkshire!

Can you remember the first time you rode a bike? Maybe you were a kid, or perhaps it made you feel like a kid again. 😁 #CycleSeptember is returning and we’re encouraging as many of our staff as possible to get involved to discover (or rediscover) the joys of riding a bike. The more people we can get on their bikes, the higher we’ll climb the leaderboard! We can’t wait for the competition to begin. If you want to register and take us on (we dare you!) you can head to lovetoride.net Don’t forget to have all staff join your workplace profile to make sure their rides count towards your leaderboard position!

If you're looking for a job, or thinking of changing jobs, come along to this job fair at The Curve on Thursday 6 June, from 10am-2pm. There will be representatives from lots of local organisations to showcase the opportunities on offer.

Businesses are invited to join the Berkshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership Stakeholder Workshop on 4 June at The Curve, from 11am-1pm. Sign up at https://rb.gy/lu0is1 

Our ICT and Digital Team are looking to recruit an Enterprise Applications Manager and an Infrastructure Engineer to join their teams. If either of these roles are for you, we would love to receive your applications or if you know anyone who may be suitable, please share with your networks! Infrastructure Engineer - https://lnkd.in/d9kAH9Qi Enterprise Applications Manager - https://lnkd.in/d6XJRh9u Colin Power Colin Watson #vacancies #ICT #Infrastructure #technology

We have announced the appointment of Will Tuckley as our new interim chief executive today (Friday 22 March).    Will has previously worked as interim chief executive at Brighton and Hove City Council and was chief executive at Tower Hamlets Council between 2015 and 2023, and chief executive at London Borough of Bexley between 2008 and 2015. He will join the council on 15 April.     Councillor Dexter Smith, leader of the council, said: “I am delighted to welcome Will to our council as interim chief executive, and I look forward to working closely with him.   “There remains much to do on our improvement journey, and this appointment is important in ensuring our organisation has the officer leadership we need.”    Will said: “I’m looking forward to getting to grips with what must be one of the most important roles in local government at the moment.   “I’m excited to meet and work with commissioners, colleagues, members and partners across the borough once I get started.   “Slough Borough Council faces well documented challenges, and I will commit to providing the leadership required until a permanent appointment is made.”     Lead commissioner, Gavin Jones, said: “Will brings a wealth of experience and will ensure the focus on the improvement required is maintained while we recruit a permanent chief executive for the council.”

Slough Borough Council has today (15 March 2024) announced Stephen Brown will stand down as Chief Executive after two years in the role.   Plans and timescale to appoint a replacement will be confirmed in due course.   Stephen said: “I joined this council some two years ago, having previously retired from being a Chief Executive, and it was never my intention to be here for more than a couple of years.   “Having joined at a time of extreme volatility, I am pleased to have been able to bring stability to the organisation at a time when it needed a full-time Chief Executive, and the role has been a really interesting and enjoyable experience.   “However, I strongly feel, as the restructure is nearly complete, the new team should have a new Chief Executive to lead it – one who can set the future direction and can commit to being around for a longer period to deliver it.   “I am really positive about the opportunities for the fantastic new appointments we have made as they join the dedicated and talented colleagues already here.   “It has been an honour to have been at the helm of this organisation, and I am proud I am leaving it with a new budget and an agreed medium term financial plan, as well as a corporate plan which sets out our commitment to close the healthy life expectancy gap by focusing on children, something I am really committed to and have been proud to be involved in.   “I’m sure I’ll have plenty of opportunities to say more before I go, and to put on record how much I have enjoyed working with the residents of Slough and getting to know the borough.   “I have become a big fan of Slough as a town and a place and especially its people. It’s amazing how a town as diverse as Slough can still be so incredibly cohesive as a society. It’s also so well placed geographically and has massive economic potential for the future, and I know it will go from strength to strength.   “Finally, I want to acknowledge the hard work of so many officers over many years, and to recognise it was never their fault this financial situation occurred.”   Leader of Slough Borough Council, Dexter Smith said: "I wish to record my personal thanks to Stephen, but also to thank him on behalf of the Cabinet and the whole council for his dedication and determination as our Chief Executive – a role complicated by the council's position, being "in intervention" after its effective bankruptcy in 2021.   “I have enjoyed working closely with Stephen since becoming Leader last May. His commitment and positivity have helped us greatly in making progress in very challenging circumstances.   “Stephen has put some key building blocks in place that are helping this council on its journey to become fully fit for purpose".    Lead Commissioner Gavin Jones said: “Since the intervention Stephen has been responsible for the council’s improvement efforts and has worked collaboratively with Commissioners.   “We are grateful for the contribution he has made.”

We are recruiting for a variety of exciting roles in our Children’s Centres/Family Hubs. If you are looking to join a friendly team where you will be supported to develop your career, apply now! https://lnkd.in/dt3YN7n

It will be one hell of a ride. That is how one of our members of staff describes working at Slough Borough Council. Want a career that is one hell of a ride? We are recruiting for several directors right now. Join us.

We are currently advertising a number of amazing opportunities at our Children Centres where you can work as part of a multi agency team based in Children’s Centres/Family Hubs. Click the links below for more information on each role and how to apply! Early Years Officer - https://lnkd.in/dgUazm7J Assistant Early Years Officer - https://lnkd.in/dmg57yVW Admin and Finance Officer - https://lnkd.in/d8_GZnbm Outreach Officer (Family Hub) - https://lnkd.in/dJHCKxpD Family Hub Coordinator - https://lnkd.in/dD-DxAUv Family Support Assistant - https://lnkd.in/dmSdg5mi