Senior Director, Early Years, Youth & Communities

Beighton; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Supportive culture

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking an exceptional, values-led senior leader to join as Assistant Director: Early Years, Youth & Communities. This is a unique opportunity to shape a city where every child, family and community can thrive.

You will provide strategic, operational and systems leadership across universal, targeted and statutory services, drive improvements in school readiness and inclusion, and manage significant budgets while building strong partnerships with education, health,

Qualifications

• Accomplished, politically aware senior leader with proven Children’s Services experience.
• Experience across early years, youth, family hubs, and SEND/inclusion systems.
• Evidence of delivering measurable improvement and effective multi-agency partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across universal and targeted services.
• Lead transformation, commissioning, and performance improvement.
• Advise elected members and partners on priorities and risks.
• Manage substantial budgets and a large multidisciplinary workforce.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Postgraduate certificate in Leadership and Management (Level 7)

Job description

Sheffield City Council is seeking an exceptional, values-led senior leader to join as Assistant Director: Early Years, Youth & Communities. This is a unique opportunity to shape a city where every child, family and community can thrive.

You will provide strategic, operational and systems leadership across universal, targeted and statutory services, drive improvements in school readiness and inclusion, and manage significant budgets while building strong partnerships with education, health,