Head of Service
| Posting date: | 05 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £421.69 per day |
| Additional salary information: | per day PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6DY |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Bournemouth 5271787 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Head of Service
Ref: Bournemouth 5271787
Pay rate: £421.69 per day PAYE
Hybrid working but must be able to be office based when the business requires.
An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.
Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car.
The role:
We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Service who will be leading an established and high performing adoption agency which is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families and who take pride in their dedicated and supportive team.
The candidate will need to be a forward-thinking strategic leader with a passion for delivering outstanding adoption services.
Key responsibilities:
To provide leadership and vision for the continuous development of the combined adoption service
To lead the strategic planning, development and management of all aspects to ensure compliance with legislative, government, Ofsted and council requirements
To ensure the delivery of high quality and effective Adoption Services consistent with agreed service objectives
To develop the strategic plans in conjunction with other partner organisations who provide services to Children in Care /Adopted children to ensure high quality service provision for children and adults engaged with the service
To provide strategic and managerial support and direction to managers and staff
To lead the delivery of high performance and quality of practice against agreed standards targets and priorities.
To act as the Registered Manager for the service and take lead responsibility for inspections of the local authorities funding by Ofsted and other regulatory bodies (e.g. ICO, DBS)
To ensure effective quality assurance and performance management systems, which meet expected local and national standards and drive continuous improvement
To ensure that services are delivered and developed through effective integrated and joint working with partner agencies and service providers
To ensure that key performance data is monitored regularly and reported to the Operational Board and that the required quarterly data is supplied to the Strategic Board
To manage the service budget ensuring that monies are appropriately used in accordance with relevant grant conditions and that the service remains within budget
What the client is looking for:
Degree in Social Work and SW England registered and proven experience of strategic development in the related service area
Advanced relevant professional qualification (or equivalent experience) with clearly evidenced continuous professional development and understanding of industry best practice and broader commercial awareness for Adoption /Children’s Services
Management qualification or equivalent experience
A significant amount of knowledge in a specialised field gained by education in a relevant subject or a comparable level of knowledge gained through experience
Knowledge of relevant national and regional policy and legislation to the public sector and to the service area
Leadership experience, with the ability to lead and plan a service
Experience of leading visible and operational/technical services relating to local authority or public services
Ability to lead, manage and develop an operational team to deliver high profile services
Influencing and stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships with service users, colleagues, partners and stakeholders
High level of resilience, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, calm under pressure etc
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
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If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles.
If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Job Ref: Bournemouth 5271787
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