Roman Baths

How to apply

If you think you have the skills and vision to become our next Executive Director of Childrens Services, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone passionate about improving the lives of our residents, with the expertise to deliver our purpose as efficiently as possible.

Shaping Futures: Delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people

We are dedicated to delivering great outcomes for children and young people. As our statutory Director of Children & Education, you will play a pivotal role in securing the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and their families. You will oversee a range of specialist and targeted preventative services, including children’s social care, children’s centres, youth connect, youth offending service, and education inclusion. With responsibility for more than 520 brilliant and dedicated staff, you will lead our efforts to provide exceptional support and care.

Our recent focused inspection highlights our commitment to strengthening performance and our ambition for our young people. We are looking for someone with an exceptional track record of improving children’s lives and a shared commitment to driving up standards. You will put children and young people at the heart of everything you do.

If you are driven, passionate, and determined to make a tangible difference in improving young lives, join us on this journey.

Apply now to be part of our amazing team!

Apply through our executive recruitment partner

Download the Role Profile and Portfolio

Role Profile

Executive Director Resources Portfolio

  • Home

    We're recruiting for a new Executive Director of Resources to help us deliver our one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Use this page to read a few words from our Chief Executive, Will Godfrey, who will introduce you to our council and how we operate.

  • Roman Baths

    Living in B&NES

    With our very own World Heritage Site, bustling urban community, charming market towns, sprawling woodland, gorgeous waterways, and cosy rural retreats, we think you're going to like it here...

  • Climate

    Working at B&NES

    Working at Bath & North East Somerset gives you a real opportunity to contribute to your community, and make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

  • KCC

    Corporate summary

    Here at B&NES, everything we do is designed to improve people’s lives. Our Corporate Strategy sets out our priorities, within a core framework of tackling the climate and ecological emergencies and ensuring our residents have a bigger say.

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