Corporate Director for Children's services

Corporate Director for Children’s Services (DCS)

Salary: £170,987

At BCP Council, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to join a council that has made significant progress. In 2025, we achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement, won the Municipal Journal Local Government Achievement Award for Senior Leadership Team of the Year, and in 2026, secured a C1 rating for our Housing Services, marking significant progress in our improvement journey.

We continue to build positively while remaining ambitious about what comes next.

We are looking for a Corporate Director of Children’s Services to provide energetic, values‑led leadership across education, SEND, children’s social care and commissioning. This is a role for a collaborative and politically astute leader who understands that sustainable improvement comes through strong relationships, collective ownership and genuine corporate working.

As Corporate Director, you’ll play an integral part in shaping the vision, direction and performance of the entire organisation and delivering the Council’s overall strategy. You will be responsible for driving strategic leadership, visibility, partnership working and organisational influence across a complex political and social care system environment.

Key priorities include strengthening financial grip, continuing improvement in SEND, responding to rising demand and helping shape the next phase of our organisational journey. You will inherit strong teams who are professionally curious and committed to continuous improvement, allowing you to focus on strategic leadership, visibility, partnership working and organisational influence.

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

Closing Date: Midnight 28th June 2026

BCP Council is a Disability Confident Employer. We provide a fully inclusive recruitment process and support for all candidates.