Interim Operations Director, Children's Services

Baltimore Consulting; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A key consultancy in children's services is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead frontline social work services in the Home Counties. This role involves providing strategic leadership, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in children's social care, strong leadership abilities, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a competitive day rate with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading children's services at a senior level.
• Proven success in delivering high-performing social care services.
• Experience in safeguarding policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management of frontline social work services.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality safeguarding and care.
• Lead major change initiatives and ensure responsiveness.

Skills

Employee Relations

Management Experience

Project Management

Conflict Management

Leadership Experience

Financial Planning

Education

Social work qualification and active registration with SWE

Job description

A key consultancy in children's services is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead frontline social work services in the Home Counties. This role involves providing strategic leadership, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in children's social care, strong leadership abilities, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a competitive day rate with flexible hybrid working arrangements.