At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead education, SEND, and children's social care while driving strategic leadership and partnership working.
- Company: BCP Council has achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement and won the Municipal Journal Local Government Achievement Award.
- Benefits: Salary of £170,987 with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Other info: The role involves safeguarding and promoting community welfare.
- Why this job: Join a council committed to continuous improvement and ambitious future goals for children's services.
- Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate collaborative leadership and political astuteness in complex environments.
The predicted salary is between 170987 - 170987 £ per year.
At BCP Council, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to join a council that has made significant progress. In 2025, we achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement, won the Municipal Journal Local Government Achievement Award for Senior Leadership Team of the Year, and in 2026, secured a C1 rating for our Housing Services, marking significant progress in our improvement journey. We continue to build positively while remaining ambitious about what comes next.
We are looking for a Corporate Director of Children’s Services to provide energetic, values‑led leadership across education, SEND, children’s social care and commissioning. This is a role for a collaborative and politically astute leader who understands that sustainable improvement comes through strong relationships, collective ownership and genuine corporate working.
As Corporate Director, you’ll play an integral part in shaping the vision, direction and performance of the entire organisation and delivering the Council’s overall strategy. You will be responsible for driving strategic leadership, visibility, partnership working and organisational influence across a complex political and social care system environment.
Key priorities include strengthening financial grip, continuing improvement in SEND, responding to rising demand and helping shape the next phase of our organisational journey. You will inherit strong teams who are professionally curious and committed to continuous improvement, allowing you to focus on strategic leadership, visibility, partnership working and organisational influence.
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure.
Corporate Director for Children's services employer: BCP Council
BCP Council is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, offering a competitive salary of £170,987. The council values strong relationships and collective ownership, ensuring a supportive environment for its staff.
