Chief Strategy Officer (Children’s Reforms and Transformation) Salary: £73,242 - £86,518 per annum Location: Chatham, Kent (Hybrid Working) Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term (with potential for extension) Closing Date: 15th October 2025 Medway Council is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join the People Directorate as Chief Strategy Officer (Children’s Reforms and Transformation). This pivotal role will spearhead one of the most ambitious transformation programmes in local government—driving the design and delivery of the Families First Partnership Programme (FFPP) and wider system reform across children’s services. Reporting directly to the Director of People (Statutory DCAS) and Deputy Chief Executive, the successful candidate will lead a multi-agency transformation programme across Children’s Social Care, Education, SEND, and wider council services, ensuring a coordinated, innovative, and future-ready approach to delivering outcomes for children, young people, and families. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic transformation across People Services, with a strong focus on children’s wellbeing and safeguarding. Oversee Medway’s implementation of the Children Wellbeing and Schools Bill and response to Families First statutory guidance. Drive partnership working across agencies, aligning delivery plans with potential Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Represent Medw...