Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

Job Role: Corporate DirectorSector:Corporate Services, Corporate Management Team, Health and Social Care, Children\’s Services, Healthcare Management, Children\’s Services Management Contract Type:Full time About Herefordshire CouncilHerefordshire Council is a stable, well-managed unitary authority with a strong financial position. Located on the border with Wales, it benefits from excellent partnerships across the West Midlands and South West regions. Children’s Social Care ServicesOur children’s social care services are on a journey of improvement, with significant achievements under current leadership. We are preparing for our upcoming ILACS inspection and have a strong partnership plan following a positive SEND inspection outcome. Role OverviewWe are seeking a permanentCorporate Director of Children and Young Peopleto lead our services and make a lasting impact. As Director, you will work closely with political leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, and safe children’s services, aligning with our vision of a “Child Friendly Herefordshire”. Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be passionate about driving improvement in children’s services, with a proven track record of long-term success. You will embody our“THRIVE”values, prioritizing children and young people, and supporting a workforce to deliver the best possible services. Additional InformationFor more details, contact our executive search partners: GatenbySanderson: Seb Lowe at 07464 543442 Alex Hayes at 07586 715843 Closing Date:Monday, 16 June To apply, please click theApply Nowlink below. Create a job alert to receive personalized job recommendations directly to your inbox.#J-18808-Ljbffr