Head of QA, Planning and Performance

My Local Authority client is currently looking for an experienced Head of Quality Assurance, Planning and Performance for an initial 6 month contract based in Plymouth.
£600 per day (inside IR35, via an umbrella)
Essential experience for the role:
• A proven track record of delivering improved outcomes and of working with others to deliver a high performing service.
• Extensive knowledge of early years, education, social care, youth and family services, of commissioning frameworks and legislation, as well as current and future policy developments within the social care system.
• Substantial experience of leading and developing a successful performance department, including a strong commissioning experience and enabling model of delivery linked to outcomes.
• Substantial experience of maintaining high safeguarding standards and understanding of systems to protect vulnerable groups.
• Experience of working and succeeding in complex partnership arrangements.
• Experience of leading a multidisciplinary workforce to drive performance and a successful culture.
• Experience of working within and promoting a safeguarding and health and safety culture.
• Commercial acumen and budget management skills.
• Evidence of delivering innovation and able to challenge traditional ways of doing things in a positive, constructive way.
To learn more about this role, please apply with your latest CV in the first instance.
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