Opportunity Details

The client, a unitary council located on the border of Wales, is seeking a Corporate Director of Children and Young People to lead their social care services on a journey of improvement. The ideal candidate will work closely with political leadership to achieve a vision of high-quality, sustainable, and safe children's services in Herefordshire. The successful candidate will have a track record of driving improvement in children's services and will embody the client's THRIVE values of management and leadership.

The client's Education, Early Years, and SEND services have strong leadership in place, and the Corporate Director will be responsible for building on this foundation to deliver lasting impact. The role involves engaging with partners to continue the positive work of the SEND Inspection and drive forward the Phase 3 Improvement Plan. The client is looking for a candidate who is passionate about supporting a workforce to provide the best quality services for children and young people, and who is excited to be part of the next phase of improvement in Herefordshire.

To learn more about this opportunity, interested candidates can contact the client's executive search partners at GatenbySanderson and visit the client's website for the full job description and person specification. The client is committed to creating a Child Friendly Herefordshire and is looking for a dedicated leader who shares their values and is ready to contribute to the ongoing improvement of children's services in the county.