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Brian Hackland

Brian Hackland - Transformation Director of Government Office Network

Brian Hackland was appointed national Transformation Director of the Government Office Network in June 2008. Brian moved to his current post from the Government Office for the East of England where he had been Regional Director since 2005.

Before taking up responsibility for the Government Office, Brian was Director of Town and Country Planning in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (now Communities and Local Government), and previously a member of the Prime Minister's Policy Directorate advising on environment and transport policy. He has worked on housing and regeneration policy, finance, as Private Secretary to the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Urban Regeneration, and on air and environment quality policy. He joined the Civil Service in 1991 after working in the House of Commons, for the Local Government Ombudsman and for Bedfordshire County Council.
 
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Understanding Public Sector Finance  28 February 2012

  • Understanding the operation of public sector finance is imperative for finance managers and policy experts at all levels within the public sector. Whether in the public, private or third sector, all finance managers and policy experts require a holistic understanding of how money is spent. Read More

Innovative Public Services 28 February 2012

  • This one-day course lays out all the options for service delivery available for your organisation, from the conservative to the controversial. Learn the risks, rewards, and paces of change in this highly interactive, example-based course. Read More

Understanding Bills and Legislation 01 March 2012

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Countering Internal and Procurement Fraud 15 March 2012

  • Lead by Local Authority Investigation Officers Group executive member, Chris Freeman, this one-day course will aim to give delegates the most up-to-date information on how to combat fraud in the public sector. Read More

A Guide to Becoming a Mutual  29 March 2012

  • Throughout the day, delegates will develop the idea of a mutual as an alternative to ‘business as usual’ and will leave with a complete overview of the mutual model, how to implement it and how to support it in the future.. Read More