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Corporate Director Children's Services, FAERFIELD LIMITED
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Buckinghamshire: Ambitious for Children, Ambitious for Place.
Buckinghamshire is one of England's largest and most diverse unitary authorities, combining thriving market towns, rural communities and significant areas of growth and development. Home to more than half a million residents, we are a council with big ambitions for our residents, communities and workforce.
We are proud of our strong sense of place. Buckinghamshire offers an exceptional quality of life, excellent schools, a vibrant economy, outstanding countryside and strong transport links to London, Oxford, Milton Keynes and beyond. It is a place where people choose to live, work and raise families.
At Buckinghamshire Council, our ambition is simple: to improve the lives of our residents and create stronger, healthier and more prosperous communities. Children and young people are at the heart of that ambition.
Children's Services
Children's Services plays a critical role in shaping the future of Buckinghamshire. Working alongside schools, health partners, the voluntary sector, police and communities, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be safe, thrive and achieve their potential.
We know that the challenges facing children and families are becoming increasingly complex. That's why we are focused on delivering excellent services while continuing to innovate, improve and strengthen our partnerships across the county.
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An organisation looking forward
Buckinghamshire Council is entering an exciting new phase in its development. Under the leadership of our new Chief Executive, we are building on strong foundations while creating a culture that is increasingly focused on empowerment, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
We want talented leaders who are prepared to challenge convention, think creatively and work collaboratively to solve problems. We are creating an environment where decisions are taken at the right level, where people feel trusted to lead, and where innovation is encouraged and supported.
Our ambition is not simply to manage services well; it is to create the conditions for services, communities and people to flourish.
Why this role matters
The Director of Children's Services is one of the most influential leadership roles in Buckinghamshire.
This is an opportunity to lead services that make a profound difference to the lives of children and families whilst helping to shape the future direction of one of the country's largest councils.
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You will join a strong and supportive Corporate Leadership Team, benefit from a stable political environment, and work alongside committed partners who share a determination to achieve the very best outcomes for children and young people.
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Our ambition for children and young people
We want Buckinghamshire to be a place where every child is safe, supported and able to thrive.
- A place where children and young people receive the right help at the right time.
- A place where families are empowered, communities are connected and services work together seamlessly around the needs of children.
- A place where vulnerable children receive exceptional support, where educational achievement is championed and where every young person is given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
We know there is more to do, and we are ambitious about what comes next. For the right leader, this is an opportunity to help shape that future.
For more information on this role, please visit www.faerfield.co.uk/buckinghamshire.
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