Service Director – Commissioning, Quality and Health Partnerships (Children’s)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in West Yorkshire is seeking a Service Director – Commissioning, Quality and Health Partnerships. This role requires leading strategic direction across children's services and overseeing integrated commissioning for social care and health. The ideal candidate will have a passion for making a difference and will align resources to maximize impact. This position offers the chance to drive transformational change and shape the future of the community.

Qualifications

• Expertise in social care, SEND, and health.
• Strong partnership skills.
• Visionary leadership and transformational change capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction across children’s services.
• Oversee integrated commissioning for social care and health.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Job description

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Our vision is to builda strong, sustainable economy and ensure every child grows up safe, supported,and inspired to thrive.

As Service Director – Commissioning, Quality and Health Partnerships, you’ll leadstrategic direction across children’s services, overseeing integrated commissioningfor social care, SEND, and health. You’ll drive quality assurance, performance, andcontinuous improvement, while shaping multiagency universal offer for childrenand families and leading the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership. You’llchampion our children and families in the new health landscape, aligning resourcesto maximise impact.

Kirklees is a key regional player, with a £6bn economy at the heart of the NorthernPowerhouse. We blend innovation, heritage, and natural beauty, and are ready tounlock our growth potential. We want you to steer our investment andinfrastructure and shape Kirklees for the future.

We’re seeking visionary leaders with expertise, strong partnership skills, and apassion for making a difference. If you’re ready to lead transformational change andhelp shape the future of Kirklees, we want to hear from you.

If you are ready to make real change happen and help us achieve our ambition,then please contact contact Gary Evans (07809 195 593), Alex Hayes (07586 715843) or Sandra Jones (07826 404 091) at GatenbySanderson

Closing Date: 10am on Monday 29 September 2025

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