Executive Director, Children's Services Operations

Barnardo's; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo’s seeks an outstanding executive leader to be Executive Director, Children’s Services Operations, responsible for strategic direction, governance and delivery across the charity’s Children’s Services operations.

You will lead seven Directors and ~4,500 colleagues, overseeing a ~£200 million portfolio, ensuring safe, high-quality and impactful services for children, young people and families. Flexible/hybrid location with UK travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading at scale in complex children’s and family services; track record of transformation and operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead seven Directors of Children’s Services and ~4,500 colleagues.
• Oversee a portfolio of around £200 million and ensure safe, high-quality services.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Trustees and drive modernization across Children’s Services.
• Represent Barnardo’s externally to government, commissioners and partners.

Job description

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer – Children’s Services, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Chief Executive

Barnardo’s is seeking an outstanding executive leader to take on the role of Executive Director Children’s Services Operations at a pivotal moment in the charity’s evolution. As the UK’s leading children’s charity, Barnardo’s works with over 300,000 children, young people and families each year through more than 650 services across the UK.

This is a critical executive leadership role with responsibility for the strategic direction, governance and delivery of Children’s Services operations across the charity. Leading seven Directors of Children’s Services and approximately 4,500 colleagues, you will oversee a portfolio of around £200 million and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality and high-impact services for children, young people and families.

As a high-profile member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute to the leadership and direction of Barnardo’s as a whole, providing strategic advice and assurance to the Chief Executive, Board and Trustees. You will lead continued transformation and modernisation across Children’s Services, driving innovation, financial sustainability, service improvement and a culture of collaboration and accountability.

You will also represent Barnardo’s externally, building influential relationships across government, commissioners, regulators and partners. We are looking for an experienced executive leader who has operated at significant scale within complex children’s and family services, with a strong track record of transformation, operational leadership, financial stewardship and leading through complexity and change.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares Barnardo’s commitment to ensuring the voices and lived experiences of children, young people and families shape how services are designed, delivered and continually improved.

Location: Flexible/hybrid, with travel across the UK.

For further information please refer to the microsite: https://barnardos.mcleanpublic.com/.