The main purpose of this post is to strategically lead and manage an overarching strategy for education provision ensuring we have sufficient school places that provide a high standard of education with good or outstanding outcomes for all pupils. • To lead and develop the strategic planning and commissioning of school places including promoting choice and diversity. • In recognising the majority of the work streams associated with the post will be within the education sector, certain aspects will have a wider brief across Children & Family Services. This will include, for example, leading on capital projects which are required by Directors of Social Care and Prevention. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.