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Children's Services Programme Manager - Local Authority

📍 Location
Plymouth
⏰ Job Type
full time
📅 Posted
July 15, 2026

About the Role

My Local Authority client in Devon is looking to appoint a talented Children's Services Programme Manager on a Contract basis.

The role will lead a complex programme of work for Children's residential placements and homes for the Council.

About the role:

Based in Devon (3+ days on site):

  • Lead the overall programme of work for the council's children's residential homes and placements.
  • Support the fostering service to enable them to take on children with specialist needs.
  • Lead the readiness and opening of new children's homes.
  • Work closely with Service Directors, Strategic Directors and Elected Members.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

  • Significant experience in children's services programme management, in a local authority setting.
  • Strong experience of residential placements, ...

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