Medway council are recruiting for Head of improvment Manager

To Lead on the improvement strategy for the service, which challenges and informs the vision and values for Children's Services, including planning and timely delivery of key external assessments such as Ofsted inspections, peer reviews and other key priorities.

Lead on the development of complex transformational change and improvement projects, working collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders to define the needs, outcomes and overall project aims.

Produce and present evidence-based reports for Members, the Director, and Assistant Director, and Partnership Improvement Board to gain their wider support and decision making on various projects and/or service improvements.

Prepare submissions for external bids and grants that are in the best interests of the service, and where successful oversee the financial governance of the project implementation, to ensure spending is within set budgets and full compliance with Council financial regulations.

To lead on staff engagement, ensuring good communication and feedback from staff is gathered and oversee the learning from feedback to ensure people are effectively engaged and that their views inform key strategies and plans.

To contribute to the operational management and strategic development of the wider service as a member of the Children's Services Management Team, working collaboratively with colleagues.

To look into emerging issues and bring diagnostic skill to areas of practice to understand what is happening and support required responses.

To assist and deputise for the Assistant Director of Children's Services and provide cover for other Heads of Service, as appropriate.

Lead on the improvement strategy for the service, which challenges and informs the vision and values for Children's Services, including planning and timely delivery of key external assessments such as Ofsted inspections, peer reviews and other key priorities.

Lead on the development of complex transformational change and improvement projects, working collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders to define the needs, outcomes and overall project aims.

Produce and present evidence-based reports for Members, the Director, and Assistant Director, and Partnership Improvement Board to gain their wider support and decision making on various projects and/or service improvements.

Prepare submissions for external bids and grants that are in the best interests of the service, and where successful oversee the financial governance of the project implementation, to ensure spending is within set budgets and full compliance with Council financial regulations.

To lead on staff engagement, ensuring good communication and feedback from staff is gathered and oversee the learning from feedback to ensure people are effectively engaged and that their views inform key strategies and plans.

To contribute to the operational management and strategic development of the wider service as a member of the Children's Services Management Team, working collaboratively with colleagues.

To look into emerging issues and bring diagnostic skill to areas of practice to understand what is happening and support required responses.

To assist and deputise for the Assistant Director of Children's Services and provide cover for other Heads of Service, as appropriate.

The salary for this role is Up to £71,485 (inclusive of special allowance)

if you're intrested in this role please call 01772 208964 or email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk