At Harrow, we are building a new leadership team to take our children’s services forward. Following a recent Ofsted inspection, we are investing in the people, systems and culture that will drive sustainable improvement. We have a dedicated workforce, strong political backing, and a clear, accelerated plan for change. As Head of Service for Corporate Parenting, you’ll lead a broad and high-impact portfolio: children in care, care leavers, fostering and adoption, UASC, residential provision, and our access to resources function. You’ll ensure that our children receive safe, stable and ambitious care – and that our care leavers are supported to thrive into adulthood. This is a critical role in our improvement journey – and a chance to make a real, lasting difference. You will work closely with our Director of Social Care and Strategic Director to ensure strong practice, effective supervision, and a high-performance culture across all your teams. You’ll also support inspection preparation and the ongoing implementation of national reforms, ensuring we deliver against our corporate parenting responsibilities with purpose and pride. We are looking for a confident and compassionate leader who brings deep experience of statutory services and a clear understanding of the corporate parenting role. You’ll have the skills to manage risk, the drive to embed improvement, and the empathy to build strong relationships with children, carers, and professionals. Harrow is one of London’s most diverse boroughs, and we are proud of the richness of our community. You will find a collaborative culture here – one that values honesty, challenge, and shared ambition. We know there’s work to do – but we are committed to getting it right. If you’re ready to lead change and build a service where children in care and care leavers are supported to flourish, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more, please contact our retained consultant Amin Aziz at Penna on 07709 514141 or at amin.aziz@penna.com, or Carol Coyle on 07500 887849 or at carol.coyle@penna.com. Closing date: Sunday 17th August, 2025. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.