Are you a leader committed to helping all children thrive in families, achieve in schools, and flourish in their communities? Do you have an ambition to transform the social care system for children, so that families lead the way, receiving help even earlier? Can you harness the power of voice and coproduction to drive innovation, strategy and continuous improvement for children? If so, you may want to join us in North Lincolnshire!

We are recruiting a Head of Strategic Development to join our incredible team, workforce, and community. Following our recent Ofsted ‘outstanding’ judgement, the successful candidate will help us further improve as we take forward national reforms across social care and SEND. Working to the Assistant Director Standards and Regulations, you will enable best outcomes to achieve our One Family Approach ambition for children to thrive in their families, achieve in schools, and flourish in their community.

North Lincolnshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. North Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

North Lincolnshire Council offers agile, flexible working with a focus on the wellbeing of our workforce with access to comprehensive training, resources and support in your continuous professional development.

To apply and be considered for this position your application will clearly evidence the job description and employee specification attached.

If you would like any further information or an informal conversation, please contact Tom Hewis, Assistant Director Children’s Standards and Regulations at tom.hewis@northlincs.gov.uk telephone (01724 296422)

 Interviews will take place week commencing 7 September.