About the role

Forming part of the Commissioning & Resources Service leadership team this dynamic role brings together senior accountability for a range of services that are delivered to improve outcomes for children and young people who are on the edge of care, in our care and leaving care. The post-holder has responsibility for commissioned provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, children with complex needs, and children & family support services. Many of these services are critical in ensuring that vulnerable children and young people are safeguarded, have their assessed needs comprehensively met and outcomes achieved, whilst maintaining the reputation of Redcar & Cleveland Council and ensuring the Council can fulfil its statutory duties and responsibilities.

Can you rise to the challenge? We have bold ambitions to achieve excellent standards and deliver the best possible outcomes for children. If you have the passion for putting our borough's residents at the heart of everything you do and the ambition to help shape our future, we would love to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

The scope of management and leadership responsibility for children's commissioning within Redcar & Cleveland is varied, demanding and very rewarding. The role requires excellent strategic ability, emotional intelligence, and proven ability to successfully manage a diverse range of stakeholders and partners to continue to ensure improved outcomes for our most vulnerable children, young people and their families.

This post-holder will provide advice and guidance to Council Members and senior officers and will manage a diverse and highly skilled commissioning team. For more information, please review the attached job description.

About you

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Extensive experience and a proven track record at management level of successfully commissioning services which have delivered positive outcomes.
• The ability to lead and inspire confidence, trust and respect of members, colleagues, partners and wider networks and communities.
• A demonstrable track record delivering improvements in the quality of the scope of commissioned services for which you are accountable.
• The drive, ambition and vision to continue to improve outcomes for our most vulnerable children, young people and their families.

If this sounds like a role in which you could thrive, please apply today, we're looking forward to hearing from you!

For an informal discussion please contact Victoria Wilson on 01642 444322, or at victoria.wilson@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk .

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 8th December 2025.