Interim Head of Partnerships - Evaluation & Outcomes for Children - Scunthorpe - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel agency is seeking an Interim Head of Partnerships to enhance services for children and families in Scunthorpe. This role involves strategic leadership, partnership development, and overseeing performance management to ensure high-quality outcomes. Offering a competitive pay rate of £500 per day, this position allows for flexibility with full-time or part-time options. Join a vibrant community and make a meaningful impact in children's services.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Leadership influence

Competitive pay

Career progression

Qualifications

• Innovative and strategic leader with experience in children’s services.
• Ability to promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in performance frameworks and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Shape the long-term vision for partnership working.
• Support governance and effective strategic decision-making.
• Lead performance to drive accountability and improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Performance management

Quality assurance

Resource management

Job description

Interim Head of Partnerships – Evaluation & Outcomes for Children

Job Title: Interim Head of Partnerships – Evaluation & Outcomes for Children
Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Pay Rate: £500.00 per day
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

We are seeking an innovative and strategic leader to take on the role of Interim Head of Partnerships – Evaluation & Outcomes for Children in North Lincolnshire. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to shape and improve services for children, young people, and families, driving a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. With the flexibility of both full‑time and part‑time options, this position offers a balanced and rewarding work arrangement.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible working options: Full-time or part-time hours to support personal and professional balance

Leadership influence: Play a critical role in shaping services and driving system-wide improvements

Competitive pay: A highly rewarding daily rate of £500 for your expertise and leadership

Career progression: Exposure to multi-agency leadership and high-level strategic governance

Role Purpose

To lead and enhance strategic partnerships and performance arrangements that deliver improved outcomes for children, young people, and families. You will provide leadership across quality assurance, performance management, evaluation activities, and multi-agency collaboration, ensuring services remain high-performing, evidence-based, and aligned with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Shape and lead the long-term vision and strategic priorities of partnership working across Children’s Services
• Promote a culture of innovation, measurable improvement, and professional excellence
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members

Partnership Development

• Strengthen relationships with partners across education, health, police, and community sectors
• Support governance arrangements and ensure effective strategic decision-making
• Champion the voice of children and families within service planning

Performance, Quality Assurance & Evaluation

• Lead the performance framework for Children’s Services to drive accountability and improvement
• Oversee data insight and reporting for informed decision-making
• Monitor statutory compliance and inspection readiness

Outcome and Impact Focus

• Ensure services deliver measurable improvements in children’s safety, wellbeing, and achievement
• Constructively challenge and support leaders to drive better results

Resource and Risk Management

• Lead on commissioning partnerships and shared resource planning
• Manage budgets for key programmes and initiatives
• Maintain effective oversight of strategic risks

Leadership & Workforce Development

• Provide strong professional leadership and effective line management
• Champion a culture of learning, respect, and shared accountability

Why Scunthorpe?

Scunthorpe offers a friendly and vibrant community environment, with excellent local amenities and transport links across the Midlands and Yorkshire. It is a place where you can make significant and meaningful professional impact, while also enjoying a welcoming and balanced lifestyle.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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