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Are you an inspirational, values‑driven leader with a passion for improving the life chances for children and young people? 

Dudley Council is embarking on a bold and ambitious transformation journey, and we are seeking a visionary Associate Director – Children’s Provider Services to play a central role in shaping the future of our support to children and young people in care across our borough.  

This is a pivotal senior leadership position at the heart of our Children and Young People service. You will be collaborating closely with the Associate Director for Family Help and Safeguarding to deliver services to the children and young people who need our support.  

In this strategic leadership role, you will: 

• Provide strategic leadership, professional accountability, and operational oversight for services that safeguard, support and improve outcomes for children in care and care experienced young people
• Be responsible for ensuring that children who cannot live with their families experience safe, loving, stable and aspirational care, with a clear focus on permanence, sufficiency, quality of practice and achieving the best possible outcomes - This includes a strong drive to support more children to remain connected to, and cared for,  within their home communities wherever it is safe to do so 

Who we’re looking for:  
You will be a strategic, politically astute leader with a track record of delivering transformation in complex organisations; someone who inspires teams, builds strong partnerships, understands all legislation relating to Children’s Social Care in relation to children in care, fostering and adoption, and brings energy, integrity and ambition. 

A proven track record of developing children’s residential provision and fostering services at pace, alongside the ability to lead complex change and deliver improvement and financial sustainability within a demanding statutory environment is essential. 

If you’re driven to make a real impact for children, families and schools across Dudley, we want to hear from you.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 7th June 2026.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Company: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: £108,015 - £118,680 (pay award pending)

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Assistant Director