Few places are quite like Brighton & Hove. Vibrant, diverse, creative and proudly different, it’s a city with huge opportunity, but also significant inequalities.
We are looking for an exceptional leader to help us deliver for every child, family and community.
As Corporate Director, Families, Children & Wellbeing, you will be statutory director of children’s services and lead public health, community cohesion and libraries to create a healthy city where people can thrive.
You will inherit strong foundations. Outstanding children’s social care, strong Local Area SEND arrangements, Best Start family hubs and an established youth offer. But inequality, rising demand, complexity and financial pressures mean we need to think differently.
We need an innovative leader to build on what works while being bold about change, forge strong partnerships across health, education, police andour voluntary and community sector, and harness data, digital and AI to deliver better outcomes and sustainable services.
As part of our corporate leadership team, you will help shape the whole council and lead us as a learning organisation that is connected, confident, innovative and creative, diverse and inclusive, and healthy and psychologically safe.
If you bring energy, curiosity and ambition, and want to lead in a city with diversity at its core, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Friday 4 December 2026
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Corporate Director, Families, Children & Wellbeing employer: Brighton & Hove City Council
Join us as a Software Engineer Manager and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming digital services for our community. We offer a supportive and inclusive work culture, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth through learning and development initiatives. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a diverse workforce, this role not only allows you to lead innovative projects but also to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local residents in Brighton & Hove.
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Brighton & Hove City Council Recruitment Team
