Corporate Director - Children and Education
We are looking for an inspiring and committed Corporate Director for Children and Education to lead our teams towards realising our vision and ambitions. As a key member of our Corporate Leadership Team, you will offer professional and statutory advice, support the Chief Executive, and play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the Council's strategic plans.
You will oversee the Directors of Education and Skills, Families and Children, and other related services and provide support and coaching as well as fostering leadership behaviours.
You will serve as the Council's statutory Director of Children’s Services, ensuring accountability and leadership in improving outcomes for all children. You will develop and execute strategies for efficient and cost-effective Children and Education Services and establish a vision and forward plan for the Council’s Children and Education Services as part of our transformation journey.
You will represent Wiltshire Council at national, regional, and local levels and develop and deliver corporate strategies to meet the needs of local residents and support community leadership.
Indicative Timetable
Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 24 November
Preliminary interviews (via Teams): w/c 9 December 2024
Final Interviews: w/c 6 January 2024
(these dates may be subject to slight change)
For an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Rob Naylor
Email: rnaylor@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755Dawn Faulkner
Email: dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
To apply:
To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 each).
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
Disability Confident
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, that should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
