Strategic Leader for Children's Services

1 month ago


Wallsend, North Tyneside, United Kingdom Department of Work & Pensions - Digital Full time
Job Description

As a key member of the Department of Work & Pensions - Digital, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Head of Children's Services. This is a critical position that requires strong leadership and strategic thinking to drive the success of our Child Maintenance Service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing inspirational and resourceful leadership to a large team of up to 1,000 colleagues, across several locations. This will involve direct line management of Senior Operational Leaders (G7's), workforce planning, resource deployment, capability plans, and all aspects of performance management to meet service level requirements.

The role will also involve leading through a period of accelerated change for the organisation, shaping the strategic direction, and communicating this to colleagues through our CMS Story. This will include driving a digital transformation programme that delivers increased efficiency and service improvements, and supporting the design and implementation of a new organisational model.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large teams, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to understand and lead change. They will also be able to demonstrate a passion for building high-performing teams, actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide inspirational and resourceful leadership to a large team of up to 1,000 colleagues.
  2. Lead through a period of accelerated change for the organisation.
  3. Shape the strategic direction and communicate this to colleagues.
  4. Drive a digital transformation programme that delivers increased efficiency and service improvements.
  5. Support the design and implementation of a new organisational model.

Essential Criteria:

  1. Proven track record of leading large teams.
  2. Excellent communication abilities.
  3. Ability to understand and lead change.
  4. Passion for building high-performing teams.
  5. Ability to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits:

  1. Learning and development tailored to your role.
  2. Flexible working options.
  3. Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  4. Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.


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