Delivery Director - North East Regional Care Co-operative

This position is hosted by Durham County Council.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the pivotal role of Delivery Director for the North East Regional Care Co-operative - a new and ambitious partnership bringing together 12 Local Authorities to transform how children’s care is commissioned and delivered.

Reporting to the Chief Executive of the Regional Care Co-operative and forming a key part of the regional leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of a bold, innovative regional commissioning model. You will play a critical role in establishing a high-performing, sustainable organisation, delivering the North East RCC delivery plan and achieving national expectations and outcomes for children and young people.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new regional system from the ground up - designing structures, building teams, and embedding new ways of working that deliver a coherent, high-quality and value-driven offer across the region.

We are looking for an accomplished senior leader with extensive experience in commissioning, within Children’s Services or a related sector. You will bring strong system leadership, commercial acumen and political awareness, with a proven ability to lead complex change, establish new services and deliver results at scale.

You will be a collaborative and values-driven leader, committed to co-production, equality and ensuring the voices of children, young people and families are central to service design and delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping a new regional system and delivering lasting impact for children and young people across the North East.

Applications should be made via Penna. For full details and to apply, please visit www.durhamleadership.co.uk, where you can upload your CV and supporting statement directly through the application portal.

Please ensure your personal statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria and, where possible, the desirable skills and experience outlined in the person specification. Candidates who do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultant at Penna, Nick Raper on 07715 690463.