Strategic Planning Manager
2 days ago
Plymouth City Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior children's services manager to lead the delivery of strategic planning and intelligence functions for Children's Services. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a proven track record of delivering improved outcomes and working with partners to deliver a high-performing service.
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of strategic planning and intelligence functions for Children's Services. This includes developing and implementing effective longer-term strategic plans for the service, managing data and developing systems to support performance and sufficiency, and developing business-critical information and intelligence to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families. The role also involves providing commercial acumen and budget management skills to support the delivery of the service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of strategic planning and intelligence functions for Children's Services
- Develop and implement effective longer-term strategic plans for the service
- Manage data and develop systems to support performance and sufficiency
- Develop business-critical information and intelligence to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families
- Provide commercial acumen and budget management skills to support the delivery of the service
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering improved outcomes and working with partners to deliver a high-performing service. They will also possess extensive knowledge across children's services, including early years, education, and social care, as well as commercial acumen and budget management skills. Additionally, they should have experience in developing and implementing effective longer-term strategic plans for a service, managing data and developing systems to support performance and sufficiency, and developing business-critical information and intelligence to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
Benefits:
- A supportive leadership team and environment committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families
- Access to a bespoke leadership and management development program
- Up to £8,000 relocation package
- 26 days paid annual leave with ability to buy more
- Additional 5 days after 5 years continuous service
- Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, Adoption, and Fostering Leave
- Health & Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program
About Plymouth City Council:
Plymouth City Council is a local authority committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. We are proud to offer a supportive leadership team and environment where only good is good enough for Plymouth's children, young people, and families.
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