Executive Director Of Children And Young People’s Services

As our new Executive Director of Children and Young People’s Services you will be an influential leader in the county council and the wider Suffolk system. You will help shape and bring to life our ambitions for Children and Young people. You will be a vital member of our Corporate Leadership Team, with an opportunity to make a positive lasting impact on the lives of Children and Young people in Suffolk.

As our designated DCS, you will fulfil the full range of statutory responsibilities and lead an exciting portfolio of Children and Young people’s services across a large and diverse county.

Initial priorities will include:

• SEND – reviewing our improvement plans to deliver at pace our response to the recent Ofsted/CQC inspection, and to create better experiences for Children and families
• Transformation – leading the transformation of Children’s services to ensure that the council can sustainably meet current and future need
• Children’s Social Care – continuous improvement of our social care services to ensure we are effective and fit for the future 
• Education – Working with partners, schools and education-providers to improve education attainment across the county, at all levels

About Us

Why Suffolk? Suffolk County Council is an innovative and ambitious organisation. We are passionate about improving the future for our children, young people and families. If you are too, join us and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your experience and drive will help us to continue improving services.

About You

As Executive Director of Children and Young People’s Services you’ll be in a unique position. This role therefore calls for a high-potential leader – perhaps you are a current DCS looking for an opportunity to scale-up, or an experienced Assistant / Deputy / Service Director who is seeking the right position to step-up.

With proven transformation experience, you will be outcome-focused and will provide visible and strong leadership to deliver on our vision and ambition for the Children and Young people of Suffolk.

For more information and to apply

To find out more, please visit www.suffolk.gov.uk/leadership, or for a confidential discussion please contact:

Andrew Tromans – email andrew.tromans@penna.com or call 07805 226301

Carol Coyle – email carol.coyle@penna.com or call 07500 887849

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Closing date: 1 February 2024.

Suffolk County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working. 

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