Head of Regulated Services

As Head of Regulated Services, you will provide strategic leadership for our Residential Children's Homes, our Fostering Services, and our, Permanence service and Special Guardianship support services, ensuring children receive safe, stable and nurturing care that helps them achieve the best possible outcomes. As a key member of the Children and Education Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality regulated services, driving continuous improvement, strengthening permanence planning and championing approaches that enable more children to remain connected to their families and support networks wherever possible. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and carers to ensure services are responsive, effective and centred on the needs of children and young people. We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader with a strong track record in children's social care, care planning and regulated services. You will combine strategic vision with operational expertise, leading high-performing teams while ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities, regulatory requirements and best practice standards. With a commitment to innovation, partnership working and relationship-based practice, you will play a key role in strengthening Nottingham's fostering and permanence offer, expanding support for kinship care and ensuring children experience stability, belonging and the very best opportunities to thrive. Ready to Apply? Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Please Note

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 25th October 2026.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. Important Information Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process. Company: Nottingham City Council Salary: £75,323 - £84,396 Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Sector: Corporate Services Sector: Corporate Management Team Sector: Health and Social Care Job Role: Head of Service