Head of Service - Continuous Improvement and Quality

As Head of Service - Continuous Improvement and Quality, you will lead Nottingham's approach to quality assurance, performance, learning and school improvement, ensuring high standards are embedded across Children's and Education Services. As a key member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement, strengthening partnerships with schools, settings and stakeholders to drive excellence across the education system. You will play a critical role in ensuring services remain evidence-led, responsive to change and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced leader with a strong background in quality improvement, performance management and educational or children's services leadership. You will combine strategic vision with the ability to use data, insight and professional expertise to drive improvement and influence change. With a commitment to innovation, collaboration and high standards, you will help shape a culture of learning and accountability, ensuring Nottingham continues to strengthen its services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

• Has a strong track record of leading quality assurance, performance and continuous improvement within children's services.
• Can drive excellence in service delivery through effective use of data, insight and evidence.
• Builds strong partnerships with schools, settings and key stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Holds a relevant degree-level professional qualification, including QTS, Social Work England registration, or an equivalent professional qualification.
  
  Children's Social Work
Do you want to make a positive difference for the children, young people and families that you work with? If the answer is yes then Nottingham City is the place for you. In Nottingham City, we are committed to helping families secure positive change for their children and young people. We have excellent, dedicated staff and are keen to welcome new workers to join our team as we continue on a journey of service improvement, delivering consistently good services for children, young people and their families. Our commitment to our staff reflects our determination to improve our services. We firmly believe that staff need the right support to be able to do an excellent job every day. Children and families are at the heart of our practice and at the very core of our Council Plan. Social work can be challenging, which is why we place a strong emphasis on positive teamwork, ensuring you have the support around you to do your work well. Our senior leadership team care deeply about both the children we work with and the staff who support them, and are committed to helping you do your best work. Nottingham is an innovative, vibrant and fast-growing Core City, entering a new era of regeneration. It is home to two world-class universities working in partnership with Nottingham City Council and has one of the best public transport networks in the country, including an extended tram system and strong rail links. The city also offers a flourishing arts, events and music scene, excellent sports facilities and clubs, and a wide choice of restaurants and a buzzing night-time economy. Nottingham is fast becoming a highly desirable place to live and work.