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Nottinghamshire County Council
Executive Director Children and Families
Salary: £160,458

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we’re more than an organisation, we’re a community – inside and out. Serving over 844,000 residents, we pride ourselves on supporting, empowering, and respecting one another. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire by providing high-quality, vital services for our residents. When you join us, you will become part of something greater. You’ll work closely with colleagues and the wider community to help make a real difference to the lives of our communities. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on the doorstep.

We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Executive Director (Children and Families) to drive system-wide reform and champion positive change across the county. This role will lead across the whole Council and ensure high-quality delivery of services.

Nottinghamshire County Council envisions a future where all children and families thrive in supportive, vibrant communities that enhance their health and wellbeing. As our system leader for children and families, you will influence regional and national policy, work closely with partners and champion the needs of our children and young people. Your focus will be on promoting early intervention and prevention, ensuring children and families receive timely and effective support reducing the need for more complex interventions later on.

As an Executive Director you will play a pivotal leadership role across the whole organisation, acting as Deputy Chief Executive, and leading on cross-cutting Council wide improvements. You will role model exceptional collaborative and inclusive behaviours.

You will provide visionary leadership to our “good” Children and Families services, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and exceeded. Building on our Ofsted “Outstanding leadership and management” rating, you will lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing workforce, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. Working closely with elected members, you will provide strategic advice to support decision-making and political priorities. You will drive efficiency and value for money while maintaining high-quality service delivery. Additionally, you will represent the council at local, regional, and national levels, influencing policy and fostering partnerships that benefit Nottinghamshire’s communities.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to lead in a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking council that puts people at the heart of everything we do. In Nottinghamshire, we don’t just manage services - we shape the future.

  • A place where your leadership makes a real difference.
  • A council that champions collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
  • A role that offers challenge, development, reward, and the chance to transform lives.

As you work hard for our county, we’ll look after you with plenty of benefits and wellbeing initiatives. Your work-life balance will be a priority, so you’ll get a generous annual leave entitlement as well as flexible working options. And we’ll also give you access to plenty of support, including our staff networks. Plus, you’ll be enrolled in our local government pension scheme and have the option to apply for a season ticket, our cycle to work scheme, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna: 

Closing date: 11th May 2025

Technical Interviews, Fireside chat with CEX, Stakeholder panel and Young Person panel: W/C 19th May 2025

Member-led Interview: Between 10th – 17th June 2025

For more useful information, please see the links below: 

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Service Director – Community Social Work and Therapy
Nottinghamshire County Council
Salary: £95,826 - £106,293

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we’re more than an organisation, we’re a community – inside and out. Serving over 844,000 residents, we pride ourselves on supporting, empowering, and respecting one another. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire by providing high-quality, vital services for our residents. When you join us, you will become part of something greater. You’ll work closely with colleagues and the wider community to help make a real difference to the lives of our communities. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on the doorstep.

Our vision for Adult Social Care in Nottinghamshire is for every person in Nottinghamshire to live in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing things that matter to them.

In Nottinghamshire lots of people need support to live their best life. Social care is personal, practical and emotional support for people who need it and works alongside health care. We know everyone’s experience of social care is different and the system can feel complicated. Although social care is often linked to key services, we think social care is about much more than getting a service - it is about having a good life.

Our community social work and therapy team brings to life our practice framework and is key to unlocking our vision for those that draw upon care and support in our County. Our people want a leader who is compassionate, understands deeply how to support and drive excellent practice, and who can lead across our Council and wider partnerships. Confident in coproduction, successful in working with partners across the sector, and relentless in pursuing great outcomes for people are key requirements for this role.

The challenge for this Service Director will be to manage resources to maximum effect to ensure equity across our diverse County. This is a role that offers challenge, reward, and the chance to transform lives.

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Why join us?

This is your opportunity to lead in a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking council that puts people at the heart of everything we do. In Nottinghamshire, we don’t just manage services - we shape the future.

  • We care about your development and success.
  • A place where your leadership makes a real difference.
  • A council that champions collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

As you work hard for our county, we’ll look after you with plenty of benefits and wellbeing initiatives. Your work-life balance will be a priority, so you’ll get a generous annual leave entitlement as well as flexible working options. And we’ll also give you access to plenty of support, including our staff networks. Plus, you’ll be enrolled in our local government pension scheme and have the option to apply for a season ticket, our cycle to work scheme, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna:

Closing date: 25th May 2025

Technical Interviews: TBC

Fireside Chat with Executive Director: TBC

Stakeholder Panel/ Member-led Interview: TBC

For more useful information, see the links below:

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Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management
Nottinghamshire County Council
Salary: £95,826 - £106,293 (+ £13,707 market supplement) *

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we’re more than an organisation, we’re a community – inside and out. Serving over 844,000 residents, we pride ourselves on supporting, empowering, and respecting one another. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire by providing high-quality, vital services for our residents. When you join us, you will become part of something greater. You’ll work closely with colleagues and the wider community to help make a real difference to the lives of our communities. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on the doorstep.

We are seeking an exceptional Director to lead our Highways, Transport & Waste services. This is a pivotal role, shaping the future of essential infrastructure and services across Nottinghamshire. You will oversee key areas such as highways maintenance and improvements, strategic transport planning, waste management, and flood risk management. You’ll ensure that services are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and in partnership with key stakeholders, including local authorities, private sector and commercial partners, and community organisations.

Local government reorganisation and deeper devolution is a game-changer for our highways, transport, and waste services. This role demands a bold leader to drive innovation, deliver commerciality, drive efficiency, and harmonise integration across new structures. You’ll shape future-ready infrastructure, forge strong partnerships, and ensure high-impact, sustainable services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

We want people that will bring strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to build and maintain relationships that drive positive outcomes for our residents and businesses.

Why join us?

This is your opportunity to lead in a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking council that puts people at the heart of everything we do. In Nottinghamshire, we don’t just manage services - we shape the future.

  • Lead a high-profile portfolio that directly impacts residents and businesses across the county.
  • Work in a forward-thinking, ambitious organisation committed to collaboration and innovation.
  • Shape the future of highways, transport, and waste management in one of the UK's most diverse counties.
  • Be part of a leadership team that values inclusivity, sustainability, and service excellence.

As you work hard for our county, we’ll look after you with plenty of benefits and wellbeing initiatives. Your work-life balance will be a priority, so you’ll get a generous annual leave entitlement as well as flexible working options. And we’ll also give you access to plenty of support, including our staff networks. Plus, you’ll be enrolled in our local government pension scheme and have the option to apply for a season ticket, our cycle to work scheme, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna:

*Market supplement of up to £13,707 for experienced exceptional candidates.

Closing date: 25th May 2025

Technical Interviews: TBC

Fireside Chat with Executive Director: TBC

Stakeholder Panel/ Member-led Interview: TBC

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