Head of Service – Continuous Improvement and Quality

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Head of Service – Continuous Improvement and Quality to lead its quality assurance strategy across Children's and Education Services. The role combines strategic direction with hands-on oversight of performance, improvement, and partnerships with schools and stakeholders.

The post requires a strong track record in quality improvement and performance management, with a degree-level professional qualification (QTS, Social Work England or equivalent) and a

Qualifications

• Has a strong track record of leading quality assurance, performance and continuous improvement within children's services.
• Can drive excellence in service delivery through effective use of data, insight and evidence.
• Holds a relevant degree-level professional qualification, including QTS, Social Work England registration, or an equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nottingham's approach to quality assurance, performance, learning and school improvement.
• Provide strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Drive improvement and influence change through data and professional expertise.

Skills

Quality improvement

Performance management

Educational leadership

Education

Degree-level professional qualification (QTS / Social Work England / equivalent)

Job description

Head of Service – Continuous Improvement and Quality,

Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary: £75,323 - £84,396

As Head of Service – Continuous Improvement and Quality, you will lead Nottingham's approach to quality assurance, performance, learning and school improvement, ensuring high standards are embedded across Children's and Education Services.

As a key member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement, strengthening partnerships with schools, settings and stakeholders to drive excellence across the education system. You will play a critical role in ensuring services remain evidence-led, responsive to change and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced leader with a strong background in quality improvement, performance management and educational or children's services leadership. You will combine strategic vision with the ability to use data, insight and professional expertise to drive improvement and influence change.

With a commitment to innovation, collaboration and high standards, you will help shape a culture of learning and accountability, ensuring Nottingham continues to strengthen its services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Has a strong track record of leading quality assurance, performance and continuous improvement within children's services.
• Can drive excellence in service delivery through effective use of data, insight and evidence.
• Builds strong partnerships with schools, settings and key stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Holds a relevant degree-level professional qualification, including QTS, Social Work England registration, or an equivalent professional qualification.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 12th November.