Associate Director – Quality, Performance and Improvement
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £108,015 - £118,680 (pay award pending)
Expires: 07/06/2026
In this strategic leadership role, you will:
* Provide senior leadership across Children’s Services, driving improvement, transformation, cultural change and the delivery of key strategic plans
* Be responsible for strategy, improvement and quality and standards, inspection readiness and for producing strategic reports and plans for local governance partnerships and national partners, including Ofsted and the Department for Education
* Lead critical service functions such as performance, research and innovation, quality assurance, professional standards, workforce development, information governance and commissioning, ensuring statutory compliance across all areas
* Work collaboratively with partners across the Council and external agencies to align strategy, drive improvement and ensure services are planned, monitored and evaluated to meet local needs and inspection requirements
Who we’re looking for:
You will be a strategic, politically astute leader with a track record of delivering transformation in complex organisations; someone who inspires teams, builds strong partnerships, understands all aspects of our services, especially Social Care, and brings energy, integrity and ambition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
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