Manchester is a thriving, modern metropolis renowned throughout the world for culture, leisure and sporting success, as well as its incredible diversity. A city brimming with confidence, we attract international interest and investment, and deliver ambitious programmes for our communities to ensure all our residents can share in our growth We at Manchester City Council are determined to deliver growth that benefits everyone and tackle inequalities. We are focused on continuously improving our services to children and see the Deputy Director of children's services as a key role in designing and delivering our response to the range of reforms recently announced by Government, directing and supporting service reform, supporting the strategic development of our partnerships and further developing professional practice of all our staff. We are determined to continuously improve services to Manchester's children and are looking for a suitably experienced strategic child centered, values-based leader who shares the same drive as members, children's services leaders and young people to deliver high quality child centred services. The role oversees the whole range of social services and will require a strategic thinker focused on high quality social care practice and partnerships to make the difference to Manchester's children, many of whom require that “extra mile”. You would be joining a stable and high functioning children's services senior management team and a Directorate that works with colleagues in Education in a truly integrated manner and a Council committed to children's services best evidenced in our whole Council support to obtain UNICEF child friendly status. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.