Description
We are seeking a highly skilled leader to join Croydon Council as the Head of Performance & Business Improvement. This pivotal role will oversee the improvement of Croydon’s Children’s service, including social care, education, SEND, youth justice, early intervention, and prevention.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing strategic support towards the end-to-end redesign, and structural and cultural integration of the directorate
- Developing and maintaining focus on innovation and advancement across all national children’s system reforms
- Championing council-wide improvement plans, making daily services better for children and families across the borough
- Driving improvement in outcomes for all children
Croydon Council prioritizes:
- Balancing its books and making the council financially sustainable
- Listening to residents and delivering good sustainable services
- Strengthening collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Ensuring good governance and adopting best practice
- Developing its workforce to deliver services respecting the diversity of its communities
Key business plan outcomes include:
- Creating opportunities for business, earning, and learning
- Enabling children and young people to thrive, learn, and fulfil their potential
- Making Croydon a cleaner, safer, and healthier place
- Supporting people to lead healthier and independent lives
The salary for this role is GBP 98,051 - 104,131 per year.
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. It supports hybrid working and guarantees interviews for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria.