Practice Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead
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Overview
Practice Quality Assurance & Compliance Lead — Permanent, Grade 6, £52,413 - £64,811. Working full-time, 36.5 hours per week. The role is hybrid, but the post holder will be required to work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate.
About Us
Do you want to make a real difference for children, young people and families in Birmingham? Birmingham’s Children and Families Directorate is recruiting a series of posts to expand the Strategy, Governance and Planning service. We aim to strengthen our permanent arrangements across fundamental functions by increasing internal expertise and capacity. Our team ethos values individuality and expertise as part of our collective success, promoting an inclusive, supportive and empowering working environment.
About the Role
As a key member of the Strategy, Governance and Planning team, you will lead the design and delivery of quality assurance and compliance systems and monitoring tools. You will, with the support of a small team, lead on the Directorate’s internal and external profile. This strategic focus will enable the Directorate to improve the quality of services for children, young people and families, secure compliance across our fundamental functions, and take a proactive approach to internal and external communication and relations. You will collaborate across the partnership to transform the multi‑agency approach to quality assurance, compliance and interagency/discipline relations. Arrangements will need to empower the Directorate’s ability to triangulate insight to inform decision making and service design.
About You
We are looking for a confident, creative and ambitious Practice Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead to join our new and expanding team. You will work across a large, diverse city during a period of transformation and improvement. If you are looking for your next challenge and have the passion and determination to secure the best opportunities for children and young people, join our energised team.
You will manage resources within financial priorities to deliver value for the Council and our strategic partners while ensuring the best possible services and outcomes for children, young people and families. You will be an experienced, driven, creative and passionate advocate for children and young people. You will foster a nurturing, empathetic culture that values high performance and inclusivity, and you will develop your team to enable everyone to thrive.
We offer opportunities to grow, competitive salaries and annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and access to employee assistance programmes to support wellbeing.
Requirements & Applications
For informal enquiries please contact: cfgovernanceandplanning@birmingham.gov.uk
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying. The Supporting Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Applications without a CV and Supporting Statement cannot be considered.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Positive action may be used to support diverse shortlists for this level of role, which may affect recruitment times.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work‑life balance and support flexible working arrangements. The role is hybrid, with the post holder required to work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all staff. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments or accessibility needs during the application process.
Interviews will be conducted virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will receive further information. Ref: BCC2243
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities; flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: Government Administration
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