Corporate Director for Children's Services
Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Openings
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- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be eligible to complete the required Disclosure & Barring Service check. The role is for a full-time permanent position based onsite in Bournemouth.
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Job description
Role overview
BCP Council is looking for a Corporate Director for Children's Services to bring energetic, values-driven leadership across education, SEND, children's social care, and commissioning. The post is based in Bournemouth and is offered on a permanent, full-time, on-site basis.
Key responsibilities
- Set the strategic direction, performance priorities, and overall vision for the service area, while helping deliver the Council’s wider strategy.
- Drive stronger financial stewardship and keep progress moving in SEND services.
- Lead the organisation through increasing demand for children’s services and help shape the next stage of its development.
- Build effective collaboration, partnership working, and influence across the Council and with external partners.
What the council is looking for
- A leader who is politically aware and works well in partnership with others.
- Someone committed to ongoing improvement and who shows professional curiosity.
- The ability to ensure children and young people’s voices are central to decision-making and service delivery.
Additional requirements
Successful applicants must complete the relevant level of Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job details
The employer named in the listing is Bournemouth Borough Council. The role was published on 2 Jul 2026.