Adult Social Worker

Outcomes First Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Director of Education & Inclusion Services to lead and manage education across 111 schools with a budget of £37 million. The role requires proven leadership in public services, strong financial acumen, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. Candidates with extensive experience in educational leadership and proficiency in Welsh are preferred. The position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities to influence educational strategies sustainably.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior leadership within education or public services.
• Strong financial management skills to oversee large budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a net revenue budget of around £37 million and a £72 million capital programme.
• Lead the delivery of education and inclusion services across all schools.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults are met.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Knowledge of school facility governance

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Proficiency in Welsh

Job description

Director of Education & Inclusion Services

Salary: £113,745

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is seeking a Director to lead the Education & Inclusion Services team, supporting 111 schools and 4,594 school‑based staff with a school budget of £212 million. The role will oversee the Council’s large investment in modern school facilities, including a capital programme of £72 million over three years and a net revenue budget of around £37 million.

Overview

The Director will continue to manage the Council’s major investments in school facilities since 2014, with over £505 million spent on schemes across Band A and Band B and an additional £414 million funding package agreed in principle for future projects up to 2033. The role requires strong leadership, creativity and innovation as part of an experienced senior leadership team, supported by elected Members and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the net revenue budget (~£37 million) and a three‑year capital programme (~£72 million).
• Lead the delivery of education and inclusion services across all 111 schools.
• Oversee the Council’s investment in modern school facilities, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, time and sustainability targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, partners and elected representatives to support the Council’s improvement strategy.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met, including protection of children and vulnerable adults.
• Support the development and implementation of inclusive education policies and practices.
• Provide strategic direction for non‑school staff (over 1,200 personnel) and school‑based staff.
• Champion the Council’s commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior leadership within education or public services.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of school facility governance and project delivery best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Proficiency in Welsh to at least Level 3 is required; higher proficiency preferred for Welsh‑speaking applicants.

Equal Opportunities

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a range of staff networks, including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and the LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one in English. For Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above, the Council has a guaranteed interview scheme in line with its Welsh language strategy.

Contact

For further details on this role and the application process, please contact James Eddison from Moxie People at 029 2280 2222 or via email at [e-mail]