CYP Inspection Lead Redeployment 23384

• Suffolk County Council

• Address:Endeavour HouseIpswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary:60135 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract:Permanent

Were committed to making a meaningful difference to people and communities across Suffolk by championing high standards inChildren and Young People Services (CYP).

We do this by listening to our practitioners learning from lived experiences and fostering a culture of mutual respect and collaboration where everyone plays a part in achieving the best possible outcomes.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and driven professional to take on the role of Inspection Lead within our Childrens and Young People Directorate (CYP). You will play a pivotal role inensuring the Council is fully prepared for all Inspections; maintains oversight and governance and delivers continuous improvement across services for children and young people.

If you are passionate about working collaboratively and hold expert knowledge ofInspection frameworks methodologies and best practice to support service development readiness and continuous improvement we would love to hear from you.

You will coordinate all Inspection readiness activity support the requirements and coordinate and collate all the evidence for Inspections (including the Annex A documentation). You will be the Directorates expert on every Inspection Framework; included in the above expectations of this key role you will be act as the primary liaison with our governing bodies including Ofsted HMIP CQC and partner organisations.

You will be highly organised confident in working autonomously and proactive in supporting activity that maintains an Inspection-ready organisation. You will work closely with Directors Senior Managers partners operational staff and stakeholders to ensure all documentation data and preparatory work are in place.

This role sits within the Quality Assurance Service and will also support the delivery of audit and quality assurance activity that interface with Inspection.

You will:

• Provide expert uptodate advice on statutory Inspection frameworks and requirements relevant to Suffolk.
• Coordinate and manage the Inspection portfolio ensuring activity is well planned organised and tracked.
• Lead Inspection planning meetings including agenda setting action tracking and progress reporting to senior leaders.
• Work confidently with senior managers elected members partners and frontline staff to ensure inspection readiness and responsiveness.
• Coordinate the preparation collation and management of Inspection documentation including the Library of Evidence.
• Act as a key point of contact and conduit between Suffolk and Ofsted Lead Inspectors.
• Identify communicate and escalate areas of strength risk and improvement arising from Inspection activity.
• Oversee and monitor actions resulting from Inspections ensuring timely followup and resolution.
• Analyse and triangulate learning from Inspection outcomes at local regional and national levels.
• Produce clear and engaging outputs including briefings bulletins presentations and workshop materials.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners involved in Inspection activity.
• Contribute to wider quality assurance and assurancerelated work within the QA Service.

You Will Need

• A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a related professional area.
• Experience of delivering or supporting complex projects or programmes in a large organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with experience coordinating large volumes of data and documentation.
• Confidence in working with data spreadsheets and reporting tools with good numerical literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience of working in or alongside regulatory or Inspectionled environments (desirable).
• The ability to build effective relationships at all levels including senior leadership and external partners.
• A proactive and resilient approach with the ability to prioritise meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
• Strong judgement problemsolving skills and the ability to anticipate risks and develop practical solutions.
• An interest in national social work policy and its relationship to Inspection and regulatory frameworks.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contactRachel Cogman(she/her) for a casual conversation. You can contact her by callingor emailing

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Tell us about your experience of working with inspection or regulatory frameworks (e.g. Ofsted CQC HMIP or similar). How have you used your knowledge of frameworks to support improvement manage risk or influence practice
2. Give an example of how you have worked with senior leaders elected members or external partners to prepare for scrutiny inspection or challenge. How did you influence others and manage differing perspectives
3. Tell us about a piece of written or verbal communication you produced for a senior or external audience (e.g. report briefing presentation). How did you ensure it was clear accurate and influential

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

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Closing date:11.30pm 18 May 2026

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid