National Managing Director – Children's Services

Competitive Salary + Executive Benefits

Location: Flexible with UK-wide travel

Are you a visionary and values-driven senior leader with a track record of delivering outstanding services for children and young people?

This is an opportunity to join the Executive Team of a leading national organisation at a pivotal time of strategic growth and innovation. We’re looking for a dynamic, passionate, and strategic leader to shape and lead a national portfolio of high-quality, person-centred services for children and young people with complex needs – including learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges.

About the Role

As Managing Director for Children's Services you will:

• Lead the national strategy and operational delivery of children and young people’s services.
• Be accountable for quality, compliance, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for the people we support.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing senior leadership team across England and Scotland.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth.
• Represent the organisation externally, influencing local and national stakeholders and partners.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of services for children and young people, with the autonomy and support to make a lasting impact.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a leader who brings:

• Significant experience in senior operational leadership within children’s services (including CAMHS, SEND, and complex care).
• Deep knowledge of safeguarding, regulation (e.g. Ofsted), clinical governance, and multi-agency working.
• Proven success managing large-scale budgets, delivering service improvement, and leading organisational change.
• Strong strategic, commercial, and people leadership skills with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level.
• Passion for improving lives and driving person-centred care.

This role will suit a credible, values-led executive who thrives on challenge and believes in delivering exceptional support for children and young people.

Why Apply?

• National leadership role with strategic influence and impact.
• Opportunity to drive transformational change and innovation.
• Work alongside an ambitious and supportive Executive Team.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A values-led culture with a genuine focus on people and quality.

Interested?

To learn more or express interest, please get in touch for an informal discussion.