Executive Director – Children and Education Bristol, England
Bristol City Council
Full Time
Bristol, England
147713 - 160347 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £147,713 to £160,347
As Executive Director of Children and Education, you’ll be dedicated to ensuring every child belongs and gets the best start in life. You’ll be a visionary leader – providing strategic leadership for our ambitious transformation programme, creating financial sustainability in the context of significant external challenge, with a relentless focus on improving the experiences of our children and families.
Safeguarding all children and young people and closing the attainment gap in the city will also be your priority. As a visible leader, you’ll empower Bristol’s children and education workforce to be high-performing, inclusive and engaged.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you’ll be part of the corporate leadership team, working collaboratively in the development and delivery of the council’s strategic objectives, and work with city partners and agencies to help deliver the One City Plan.
As well as a relevant professional or management qualification, you must have experience of working in an education or children’s social care environment. You will need a proven track record of values-based leadership and driving transformational change in the context of growing demand with increasingly constrained resources.
You must demonstrate an ability to build, develop and maintain strategic relationships, and influence and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders and partners to achieve quality outcomes.
We’re creating a city of hope and aspiration where everyone can share in the success, striving to make the city and council more inclusive, and to empower people and communities. To do so, we want our leadership team to reflect the communities we serve.
For those who join us, it’s a great opportunity to have a real impact on people’s lives.It’s a chance to make a difference, as well as encouraging our colleagues to be part of that difference. You’ll be a role model for our values and be passionate about the futures of our children and young people.
We’re creating a city of hope and aspiration where everyone can share in the success, striving to make the city and council more inclusive, and to empower people and communities. To do so, we want our leadership team to reflect the communities we serve.
For those who join us, it’s a great opportunity to have a real impact on people’s lives.It’s a chance to make a difference, as well as encouraging our colleagues to be part of that difference. You’ll be a role model for our values and be passionate about the futures of our children and young people.
How do I apply?
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Technical interview – mid October
Final interview – early November
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within the Bristol City Council workforce. Appointments will be made on merit.
Bristol City Council
www.bristol.gov.uk
Bristol, United Kingdom
Nicola Yates
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Municipal Agencies
1959
