Assistant Director

1 month ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom The Fostering Network Full time

Salary
- 52000.00

57000.00
- Pro rata
- Off
- Hours
- 35
- Location
- Scotland, with some UK wide travel. We offer hybrid working however, due to the nature of this role some travel will be required and regular attendance at the office G1 3DX.
- Closing date
- Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:00
- Interview date
- Mon, 04/22/2024 - 09:00

**Assistant Director - Scotland**

**The Fostering Network**

**Salary**: Band C £52,000pa - £57,000pa dependent upon experience

**Hours**: 35 hours per week

**Location**: Scotland, with some UK wide travel. We offer hybrid working however, due to the nature of this role some travel will be required and regular attendance at the office G1 3DX.

**About The Fostering Network (TFN)**

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We are dedicated to creating a better future for fostered children and young people. We bring together everyone who is involved in their lives, leading, inspiring, motivating and supporting them to make foster care better. Together with our members and supporters we are a powerful catalyst for change, and we have been shaping and influencing the fostering agenda for 50 years.

**The Role**

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre professional with leadership experience to join our fantastic organisation. This post is one of four UK Assistant directors, working with the CEO to deliver on our organisational strategic objectives.

The post will manage and lead on key initiatives in a specific country, drive forward the monitoring, impact and evaluation of our work and ensure continuous improvement through innovative models of practice. Have responsibility for developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships and be responsible for securing grants, fundraising and engage in activity to promote TFN and respond to the needs of the sector. A key responsibility for the post holder is to ensure that our services and products are sector leading, evidence-based and child centred.

**About you**

We are looking for someone with extensive experience of the fostering sector to assist with leading the work in one of our four nations. You will have experience of working with local authorities, key government officials and a broad range of key stakeholders
A strategic thinker, collaborative, with excellent leadership skills and a wide range of experience. You will be a member of a leadership team or looking to progress your career to this level. You will bring a track record of delivering excellent outcomes in the field of social work, specifically fostering and care experienced children, along with a desire to continue to develop your skillset. Additionally, you will have experience of managing budgets and able to demonstrate a knowledge of sound safeguarding practice.

Full details and person specification can be found on our website.

**The Fostering Network Benefits**

26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and 3 closure days.

Family and fostering friendly employment leave

24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline

Pension & Life Assurance

Access to a range of high street and online discounts

Sick pay

**Closing date**: Wednesday 11th April at 12noon

**Stakeholder Interview date**:17th April 2024 (via Teams)

**In person interview**:22nd April 2024 (in person - Glasglow)

The Fostering Network is committed to recruiting staff members with lived experience of fostering, care experienced or related experience.

The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.
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