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Corporate strategy and performance lead
Job Location:
Job Location:
Northallerton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Corporate Strategy and Performance Lead (Children & Young Peoples Performance Lead Cover)
Contract Duration: 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
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Summary
The Corporate Strategy and Performance Lead is pivotal in steering the strategic and performance services across the Council with a dedicated focus on the Children and Young Peoples Performance Lead function. This role is essential for managing the workflow within the Childrens Services Strategy and Performance Team ensuring that priorities are met efficiently and to a high standard. Leveraging expertise in Children and Families performance the post holder will provide strategic oversight performance analysis and guidance to enhance outcomes for children young people and families. Positioned centrally within the organization this role offers high-quality analysis insight and advice on performance policy and strategy supporting senior leaders and aligning with the Council Plan to drive continuous improvement across Childrens Services.
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and implementation of strategies and service plans aligned with corporate priorities focusing on Childrens Services.
- Contribute to setting objectives targets and policy development across the Directorate and the wider Council.
- Provide strategic advice and insight to senior leaders Management Board and Executive members.
- Drive continuous improvement and transformation across Children and Families services.
Operational Management
- Manage and develop a team of Strategy and Performance professionals ensuring high performance and effective delivery.
- Oversee and manage the workflow across the Childrens Services Strategy and Performance Team ensuring priorities are met within deadlines.
- Review and improve structures processes and ways of working to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead transformation programs and contribute to organizational change initiatives.
Performance & Intelligence
- Lead on performance management for Children and Young Peoples services.
- Oversee the development and delivery of performance frameworks and reporting.
- Use data and intelligence to inform decision-making identify trends and drive service improvement.
- Provide insight into national and local policy developments and their impact on Childrens Services.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments partners and external agencies.
- Engage with Childrens Services leadership teams and key stakeholders.
- Influence and negotiate with senior leaders partners and elected members.
- Promote collaborative and joined-up working across services.
Communications
- Deliver high-quality reports briefings and presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Communicate performance outcomes and strategic priorities effectively.
- Manage complex or sensitive issues including escalation where required.
Resource & Financial Management
- Manage allocated budgets in line with financial regulations.
- Ensure effective allocation and utilization of staffing resources.
- Lead workforce planning performance management and staff development.
Governance & Safeguarding
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation guidance and professional standards.
- Promote safeguarding and prioritize the welfare of children and young people.
- Maintain accurate records reporting and documentation.
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Requirements
Requirements:
Experience Required
- Significant experience in Children and Families / Childrens Services performance within a local authority.
- Extensive experience in strategy development policy implementation and performance management within a complex organization.
- Proven experience of leading and managing teams including performance and development.
- Experience managing high-volume workloads and coordinating delivery across teams.
- Demonstrable experience of driving organizational change and transformation programs.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders elected members and external partners.
- Strong experience using data performance frameworks and intelligence to inform decisions.
Qualifications & Skills
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- Postgraduate or management qualification (desirable).
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of Childrens Services performance frameworks policy and legislation.
- Advanced understanding of strategy development consultation engagement and equality frameworks.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills including report writing and presentations.
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and workflow.
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Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Leadership and team development
- Childrens Services performance expertise
- Stakeholder engagement and influencing
- Performance-driven and results-oriented
- Resilient and adaptable to change
- High level of integrity and professionalism
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Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel across North Yorkshire and occasionally beyond
- Pay frequency: Bi-weekly
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Northallerton
Required Skills:
Requirements: Experience in childrens social care early help or family support services. Proven ability to manage a demanding workload and meet strict deadlines. Experience handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Experience engaging with families and professionals in a supportive and professional manner. Experience working collaboratively across multi-agency environments. --- Qualifications & Skills Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and early help frameworks. Excellent written verbal and telephone communication skills. Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy. Competent IT skills including experience with case management systems and data entry. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proactive flexible and professional approach to work. Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (desirable). --- Key Competencies Child-centred and empathetic approach Strong analytical and assessment skills Effective time management and organization Ability to build positive working relationships Professional judgment and decision-making Commitment to safeguarding and best practice --- Additional Requirements Pay frequency: Bi-weekly Working hours: 37 hours per week Location: Stirchley
