Overview
Shape the Future of Children's Safeguarding - Strategic Lead Opportunity
Hull City Council | Lowgate, Hull | Up to £54.92 per hour (Umbrella)
Hull City Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Lead for Children's Safeguarding - Placement Sufficiency to join its Safeguarding Senior Leadership Team on a six-month assignment. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on strengthening placement choice, sufficiency, and innovation across children's services.
Hull is proud of its well-established and forward-thinking fostering service and its portfolio of 17 high-quality children's homes. This role offers a unique opportunity to build on these strengths and help shape the next phase of service development.
The Role
* Providing strategic leadership on placement sufficiency across children's safeguarding services
* Leading priority initiatives to expand and strengthen placement choice
* Driving innovation in complex foster care, shared care, and increased capacity within children's homes
* Working closely with internal services and external partners to deliver sustainable solutions
* Supporting the delivery of strategic priorities aligned with corporate and safeguarding objectives
Leadership & Accountability
* Reporting directly to the Assistant Director for Safeguarding
* Operating as a key member of Hull's Safeguarding Senior Leadership Team
* Providing visible, hands-on leadership with a minimum on-site presence of three days per week
What We're Looking For
* An experienced senior leader with proven experience at Head of Service level or above
* Strong background in children's safeguarding and placement sufficiency
* A visible and relationship-focused leader who values working closely with their teams
* Substantial experience of partnership working, including engagement with elected members
* Ability to lead system-wide change and deliver strategic improvements at pace
Why Join Hull City Council?
* Competitive pay up to £54.92 per hour umbrella
* Opportunity to influence and shape strategic safeguarding priorities
* Work within an ambitious and innovative local authority
* Be part of a committed senior leadership team driving real change for children
* Central Lowgate location in Hull
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