Executive Director (Children’s Services)
We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey.
* Salary: £125,712 to £137,831 per annum
* Location: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Huyton, L36 9UX, Hybrid Working
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* Closing Date: 07/11/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: CVP 0449
Are you an experienced and inspirational leader in Children’s Services? If you know how to build services which deliver strong and sustainable outcomes for children and young people, Knowsley could be the right fit for you‑and you for us.
Knowsley Council is looking for a children and young people’s champion to join the team and lead the Council’s Children’s Services department on its continuous improvement journey.
As our Executive Director (Children’s Services), you will do your utmost to meet the needs and aspirations of all children and young people across the Borough in all of our diverse communities and deliver the Council’s strategic priorities across Children’s Services. This includes giving Education, Inclusion, SEND and children’s social care equal status within a holistic approach. You will provide expert advice on statutory functions and practice to the Chief Executive, Executive Management Team, and Elected Members.
As a key member of the Executive Management Team, you will support the Chief Executive, Executive Directors and Elected Members to achieve the Council’s vision of supporting all residents to thrive. We can offer you a portfolio to match your skills and link our ambition with yours.
Knowsley Council offers all of its staff a supportive, values‑led working environment, where integrity, accountability, communication, respect and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. You will have access to a wide range of benefits including investment in your development, hybrid working, free car parking and flexible working.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Key Dates
* Closing date is 7 November 2025.
* Longlisting will take place 10/11 November 2025.
* Technical Interview (remote) 18 November 2025.
* Employment and Appointments Committee (in person) 26 November 2025.
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KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Aughton Rd, Southport PR8 2AF, UK
Permanent
Published on 19 Oct 2025
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