Head of Service - Aspire Adoption

Coram Academy Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Adoption seeks a Head of Service to provide strategic leadership and oversee operational delivery across adoption services in Dorset and the South West. This role requires a proven leader with significant experience in children's services who can support staff development and manage budgets effectively. Joining Aspire Adoption means leading a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Significant strategic leadership experience in adoption or children’s services.
• Strong understanding of national and regional adoption systems.
• Track record of leading teams and driving improved outcomes for children and families.
• Experience in managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to drive best practice and continuous service improvement.
• Oversee adoption policy and operational delivery.
• Support and develop staff while fostering a culture of inclusion.
• Manage demanding budgets to ensure effective service provision.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Team Management

Budget Management

Understanding of Adoption Systems

Job description

Established in 2017, Aspire Adoption is a well-performing and embedded partnership, leading adoption policy, strategy, and operational delivery across Dorset and the South West region. We are committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families, and we take pride in our dedicated team and the impact we make.

The Role

As Head of Service, you will:

Provide strategic leadership to drive best practice and continuous service improvement.
Oversee adoption policy, operational delivery, and regional partnerships.
Support and develop staff through change while fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
Manage demanding budgets to ensure effective and efficient service provision
BCP Council host the RAA and will be the employing local authority.

About You

We are looking for a proven leader with:

Significant strategic leadership experience in adoption or children’s services.
A strong understanding of national and regional adoption systems.
A track record of leading teams and driving improved outcomes for children and families.
Experience in managing budgets and ensuring financial sustainability.
Why Join Us?

At Aspire Adoption, we are proud of our dedicated and supportive team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while leading an established, high-performing adoption agency.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead Aspire Adoption through its exciting future, we’d love to hear from you!