Are you passionate about driving strategic and operational improvements within a large Fostering Service currently rated as Good by Ofsted ?
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head of Service to play a leading role with experience of strategic leadership, with a proven track record of;
* Change management,
* Ability of managing large diverse portfolio’s,
* Delivery of strategic and operational service improvements which improved sufficiency,
* Ensuring effective budget and resource management.
As the Head of Service, you will work closely with Trust leadership colleagues to deliver Trust Objectives, Service plans whilst shaping a responsive, efficient, agile fostering service that aligns with strategic sufficiency priorities, national reforms and maximises performance outcomes.
As a large fostering service responsible for mainstream and Kinship foster care, working within a Trust we are registered as and IFA, so having an understanding and experience of the Ofsted regulatory and inspection framework will be an advantage along with a strong understanding of how to include our service users, foster carer’s, partners and staff in our journey to outstanding.
If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact Tracy Collins on
Tracy.Collins@birminghamchildrentrust.co.uk on 07592586515 or call on David Stringfellow on David.Stringfellow@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk or call on 078300 21498
Interviews will be held week commencing 14th July 2025