Assistant Director Inclusion and Education (Internal)

At Suffolk County Council were entering one of the most exciting periods in our journey to improve outcomes for children and young people. Over the last 18 months our Children and Young Peoples Services have made significant strides stabilising services strengthening performance and rebuilding confidence across the system. Now were ready to take the next step.

With strong corporate backing growing momentum and renewed energy across our partnerships this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of education and skills in Suffolk and make a lasting difference for children young people and families.

As our Assistant Director for Inclusion and Education youll provide strategic leadership across education skills development and learning provision. Youll lead service redesign improvement programmes and the integration of diverse educational functions ensuring that Suffolk delivers high-quality inclusive and impactful learning experiences for all. Youll also be responsible for driving innovation embedding best practice and translating strategic ambitions into tangible outcomes that benefit children and young people across the county.

Were looking for a visionary and collaborative leader who can inspire confidence across schools multi-academy trusts colleges training providers and other partners. With strong financial and strategic acumen youll have a proven track record of improving education and skills services leading complex programmes and managing change within large organisations.

This is a role with real influence. With national education reforms ahead and a strong Children and Young Peoples leadership team in place youll have the opportunity to help shape services for the future while consolidating the excellent progress already achieved.

Youll work alongside talented and committed colleagues in a supportive leadership environment that values partnership creativity and high performance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a measurable lasting impact on the lives of children young people and their families across Suffolk.

Join us and lead the next phase of Suffolks education and skills journey - help ensure every child and young person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.