Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it can be and seek dedicated and driven colleagues to help us achieve our goal. We are looking for an ambitious Executive Director of Children’s Services who will bring the vision, innovation and resilience to deliver ‘Outstanding’ services for children, young people and their families in Hartlepool. With a track record of excellence, we are an ambitious Council aiming to be even better. We may be a small unitary authority, but there is nothing modest about our ambition. We are forward looking, striving to make the town a better place for people to work and live. Effective relationships with our partners and residents make this an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of services in Hartlepool, working with elected members and the senior management team to engage and inspire our workforce and community. If you are a forward thinking, aspirational and resilient leader, dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you. You will provide a strategic focus on standards and possess the initiative to achieve and sustain excellence through innovation and tenacity. As the national policy landscape continues to change, we want you to further develop our culture of continuous improvement, leading and inspiring others to build on our successes and address the challenges that many of our residents face, making a real difference to the communities of Hartlepool. This role offers the opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to make a real difference for our children and young people. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson: Philip Emms (07590 225472) or Alex Hayes (07586 715 843) Closing date: Friday 13th June To apply please click the Apply Now link below.