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Are you an inspirational, values‑driven leader with a passion for improving the life chances for children and young people?

Dudley Council is embarking on a bold and ambitious transformation journey, and we are seeking a visionary Associate Director of Quality, Performance and Improvement to further develop our approach to managing our quality and performance and overseeing independent services, such as I.R.O.s. This is a pivotal senior leadership position at the heart of our Children and Young People service. 

In this strategic leadership role, you will: 

• Provide senior leadership across Children’s Services, driving improvement, transformation, cultural change and the delivery of key strategic plans
• Be responsible for strategy, improvement and quality and standards, inspection readiness and for producing strategic reports and plans for local governance partnerships and national partners, including Ofsted and the Department for Education
• Lead critical service functions such as performance, research and innovation, quality assurance, professional standards, workforce development, information governance and commissioning, ensuring statutory compliance across all areas
• Work collaboratively with partners across the Council and external agencies to align strategy, drive improvement and ensure services are planned, monitored and evaluated to meet local needs and inspection requirements 

Who we’re looking for:  
You will be a strategic, politically astute leader with a track record of delivering transformation in complex organisations; someone who inspires teams, builds strong partnerships, understands all aspects of our services, especially Social Care, and brings energy, integrity and ambition.  

If you’re driven to make a real impact for children and families across Dudley, we want to hear from you.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 7th June 2026.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.