Service Director: Education (Full Time)

New Start; West of England; À distance; GBP 113 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Somerset Council is seeking a Service Director for Education to drive strategic leadership across the county's education system. You will collaborate with council colleagues and system partners to deliver improvement and ensure high-quality provision, now and for the future.

You'll provide day-to-day leadership and long-term transformation, promoting innovation, partnership, and strong financial management to sustain excellence in education services.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day delivery and long-term transformation across the education system in Somerset.
• Build partnerships with council colleagues and wider system partners to drive improvement.
• Set high standards, sustain strong financial performance, and foster a culture of aspiration.

Description du poste

Jobs

Service Director: Education

Salary

up to £125k

Expires

22/10/2026

Location

Somerset, Somerset

Job Type

Full Time

The only way to achieve the very best education for all Somerset’s children and young people, wherever they live and whatever their needs, is through collaboration. In a large county with some long-standing structural challenges, this will always be a big job; but we’re making steady progress across a range of priorities, including SEND reform, and we’re looking for someone with wide experience, comprehensive whole-system knowledge and an inclusive vision of education who can continue and accelerate our improvement journey. You’ll lead and influence across the county, working closely with council colleagues and wider system partners.

Able to lead both day-to-day delivery and long-term transformation with confidence, you’ll act as a beacon of quality, innovation and partnership. Your track record will include setting and delivering high standards, working effectively through partnerships, and promoting a positive culture of aspiration. A nuanced grasp of commissioning, astute commercial skills, and an understanding of how to sustain strong financial performance are all essential. Skilled at engaging with partners, and bringing disparate audiences together in service of high-quality provision, you’ll have the personal optimism and resilience to address complex issues and secure successful outcomes.

Please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/somerset to find out more. Alternatively, to arrange an informal conversation with Dawn Faulkner or Rob Naylor at Faerfield, please call 0121 312 3755.

Company: Somerset Council

Salary: up to £125k

Location: Somerset, Somerset

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Education

Job Role: Director