Your new company BCP Council are currently recruiting for a Head of Service on a locum basis. Aspire Adoption is a well-established and high-performing regional adoption agency, committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families. With a reputation for excellence and a dedicated, supportive team, Aspire provides a compassionate and innovative environment where children's needs are at the heart of everything they do. Your new role As the Head of Service, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Aspire Adoption. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality adoption services, working closely with local authorities and partners to drive continuous improvement and innovation. This is a temporary role for approximately 4 months, offering an immediate start and a competitive daily rate. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: Proven senior leadership experience within children's services, ideally in adoption or a related field A strong understanding of adoption legislation, policy, and best practice Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making skills The ability to lead, inspire, and support a multidisciplinary team Strong communication and partnership-building abilities A passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families What you'll get in return A daily rate of up to £525 (Umbrella) Approximately 4 month contract The opportunity to lead a respected and high-performing agency A supportive and collaborative team environment The chance to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of children and families Immediate start following a successful interview What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please send an up to date CV If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk