Executive Director – Children, Families and Education

My client, a London Local Authority, requires an Executive Director for Children, Families and Education to work with them on a contract basis.

The post holder will champion the needs and aspirations of all children and young people across the Borough by:

Delivering effective corporate and strategic management of the Council through collaborative working with elected members, the executive and corporate leadership teams and partners to ensure the Council's vision, plans and values are made a reality

Providing strong leadership which harnesses the capacity and capability to deliver improved outcomes across the Borough

The creation and development of provision of strong and effective partnership and organisational arrangements that provide a focus on the priority needs of children and young people

The safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children

Raising achievement, aspirations and standards to improve life chances for all learners

To actively support and advocate the voice of children, young people and families at the heart of decision making

This is an Executive level role and applicants are expected to have worked at Director level for a Local Authority previously. As the level of role demands, the successful applicant will hold responsibility for the strategic direction of the Council, responsibility for working with senior level stakeholders both internally and externally, and responsibility for high levels of resources and budgets.

Specific knowledge and significant working experience of the Children, Families and Education is essential.

Please do not hesitate to apply