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Few leadership roles offer such remarkable potential to improve the life-chances of hundreds of thousands of children. It’s no exaggeration to say that this role is an opportunity to lead one of the most significant children’s and families portfolios in local government.

Why do we believe this? It’s down to the hard improvement work of the past decade, and the sustained performance of our highly effective and respected Children’s Trust (judged to be Good by Ofsted in 2023). This assurance of high-quality delivery means that we now have the bandwidth to think strategically about the wider determinants of exceptional outcomes for young people. Our elected members have a sophisticated grasp of the structural challenges facing young people, and they’re determined that Birmingham will set a benchmark for excellence.

And that’s where you come in. As statutory DCS, you’ll oversee Education, SEND, Safeguarding, Early Years, vulnerable children, school partnerships and strategic transformation, as well as being responsible for oversight and assurance of the Birmingham Children’s Trust. You’ll set high expectations for outcomes, and drive continued improvement and innovation.

Candidates need significant senior leadership experience, a comprehensive system-level understanding of Children’s Services and Education, outstanding partnership skills and a proven record of transformational leadership.It’s a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated senior team in an improving Directorate and council, with supportive partnerships and passionate staff. You’ll have everything you need to make the most of the boundless energy, potential and passion of the children in our young and diverse city.

Please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/birmingham for further information and to apply. To arrange an informal conversation, please contact Martin Tucker or Dawn Faulkner at Faerfield on 0121 312 3755

Company: Birmingham City Council

Salary: £Highly Competitive

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Executive Director