Director of Children’s Services (Full Time)

New Start; England; Remote; GBP 136,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

North Somerset Council in Somerset is seeking a strategic, values-led Director of Children’s Services to shape the future of education, SEND, safeguarding and early help. You will lead a cross‑cutting programme, contribute to financial resilience and work as a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team.

The role welcomes an exceptional step‑up candidate with strong financial acumen, partnership skills and a collaborative leadership style to drive devolution opportunities and system‑wide

Responsibilities

• Lead across education, SEND, safeguarding and early help.
• Drive organisational transformation and financial resilience.

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Director of Children’s Services

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Salary

£136,250 to £155,439 per annum

Expires

25/10/2026

Location

Somerset, Somerset

Job Type

Full Time

This is a rare opportunity to build on significant progress and shape the future of children’s services in North Somerset. Following a period of sustained improvement, we are looking for an ambitious, values-led leader to take us to the next stage of our journey.

As our statutory Director of Children’s Services and a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team, you will lead across education, SEND, safeguarding and early help, while helping drive wider organisational transformation and financial resilience.

We are open to an exceptional step-up candidate with the leadership presence, financial acumen and partnership skills to succeed. More than anything, we want a collaborative leader who brings people with them, embraces challenge and is excited by the opportunities devolution and system-wide change present.

Join a high-performing team, a supportive council and a place with genuine ambition for children and young people.

Closing Date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 25th October

Company: North Somerset Council

Salary: £136,250 to £155,439 per annum

Location: Somerset, Somerset

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Director