Head of Performance & Improvement - Ref: CH05824

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Job Description

Head of Performance and Improvement - Ref: CH05824

Salary: G15 £70,227 - £84,020 per annum, pro-rata

Contract: Fixed term for nine months, full time

We are currently recruiting for an Interim Head of Service for Performance and Development for the Families First Programme in Walsall Children's Services.

In Walsall we have a continuous focus on improvement to ensure we can achieve our Walsall Right For Children (WR4C) aspiration that every child and family in Walsall is understood, feels happy and safe, with a strong sense of belonging enabling them to learn, achieve, and succeed.

Through building strong foundations and focussed priorities we have successfully improved our processes, practice and partnerships across the borough to secure improved outcomes for children and families. The continuous improvements made through the WR4C programme has been acknowledged through a number of recent inspections.

If you share our vision and are passionate about leading on improving services, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

About the Role

We are looking for a Performance and Improvement Lead for the Families First Programme for a fixed-term period of 9 months.

• Developing and Delivering Performance Frameworks: Lead on the development and delivery of a robust performance management framework for Families First.
• Championing Continuous Improvement: Develop and champion our approach to continuous improvement.
• Crafting Strategies and Policies: Lead on the development and maintenance of departmental strategies, policies, and procedures for Families First.
• Amplifying Service User Voices: Ensure that service users' voices at the heart of our performance and improvement journey.
• Optimizing Data and Performance Functions: Ensure the most appropriate configuration of data and performance functions across the directorate

About You

You will bring:

• In-Depth Knowledge: Experience and knowledge of children's services.
• Leadership Experience: A proven track record in leading performance, policy, and strategy teams, working closely with senior managers, stakeholders, partners, and Elected Members.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver this in a meaningful way to a wide audience supporting a system wide consistent understanding of our performance and drive evidence-based improvements.
• Project and Change Management: Experience in leading successful projects and improvement programmes.

Why Join Us?

In a recent staff survey our staff told us that across Children's Services there is effective strategic leadership, that communication is strong and that there are opportunities for career development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of children and families in Walsall. We offer:

• A supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to shape the future of our Children's Services.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: Thursday 10th October 2024
Interview Date: w/c 14th October 2024

Join us in making Walsall the best place for children and families to learn, achieve, and succeed.

Walsall Council is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Legislation imposes restrictions on political activity for certain local government employees. This position is designated as a politically restricted (sensitive) post as set out in Part 1 the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 (LGO(PR)R 1990) [SI 851] and S.30 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

For further reasons to join us, please visit: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/employee-benefits.