Assistant Director Localities

Manchester prides itself on being a warm and inviting city with something to offer to everyone. We are committed to bringing about a more inclusive city, where people have access to top-class education and training, and where the economic opportunities that such a vibrant city creates are accessible to all. We have a whole-city approach to building a safe, happy, healthy and successful future for all children and young people. We have made great strides in our progress and impact for inclusion in the UNICEF programme for accreditation of child-friendly city status. In Children and Education Services, we are recognised for our reforms and innovation, and this has contributed towards delivering excellence. We are looking for inspirational Strategic Leaders to continue our effective work and to meet new requirements outlined in the Families First for Children Programme. As Assistant Director of Central Locality you will strengthen our leadership team, support our commitment to consistently high standards of social work practice and secure improved outcomes for our children and young people. We are looking for someone who, like us, has high aspirations for children, can work as part of a team and has a well-developed leadership skill set. The role is pivotal to our neighbourhood and placed based working arrangements and you will be pivotal in ensuring that the strategic priorities are delivered. You will make a distinct co…