Head of Partnerships, Evaluation and Outcomes for Children

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Partnerships, Evaluation and Outcomes for Children on behalf of a local authority. Please see details below.

Head of Partnerships, Evaluation and Outcomes for Children

Location: Lincolnshire - hybrid
Rate: Hourly, Negotiable (umbrella, inside IR35)
Duration: Until October 2025

Key Responsibilities & Skills Required:

• Lead multi-agency partnerships and cross-council collaboration to improve outcomes for children and families, ensuring strategic alignment and assurance across statutory functions
• Accountable for inspection preparation and self-assessment across frameworks including ILACS, SEND, JTAI and YJP
• Drive and evaluate safeguarding arrangements and risk management across place-based and regional partnerships, supporting the Council’s duty of care and compliance
• Represent the Council nationally and regionally; influence policy and practice through partnership boards such as Corporate Parenting, Youth Justice, and SEND standards groups
• Oversee the children’s performance and evaluation framework, leading on learning, outcomes, and quality assurance functions
• Champion participation, engagement, and advocacy frameworks, ensuring the voice of children and young people shapes practice and strategy at all levels
• Accountable for performance against the Children’s Act 1989/2004, Education Act 1990, and the Children and Families Act 2014
• Lead transformation across the functional area, improving delivery, value for money, and driving innovation through evaluation and performance insight

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Extensive senior leadership experience in children’s services and multi-agency safeguarding
• Deep understanding of national policy, legal frameworks, and local authority statutory obligations

If this is of interest and you have the relevant experience, please apply with your up-to-date CV and we will be in touch to discuss further.