North Yorkshire Council

Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children's Services)

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

The role: Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children's Services)

Salary:£75,981 - £86,069

Hours:37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid (with regular presence in Gateshead)

Employer: Gateshead Council

Main duties of the job

North Yorkshire Council (Resourcing Solutions) is supporting this role as a recruitment partner of Gateshead Council.

The employer for this role is Gateshead Council and the base will be Gateshead.

For further details regarding the role please visit the recruitment page: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/36644/Head-of-Quality-Assurance-and-Innovation-Children-s-Services

About us

At Gateshead, we believe that "the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead." Everything we do is driven by our commitment to helping children, young people and families thrive. Our Children's Services are rated'Good' by Ofsted, and we are ambitious about striving forexcellenceas we continue to strengthen practice, culture and outcomes.

Our vision is simple: every child should enjoy their childhood and have the opportunity to flourish. Our workforce are passionate, valuesdriven and united behind ourThriveagenda, ensuring families remain at the heart of everything we do. As part of our refreshed senior leadership team, you'll join a collaborative, forwardthinking environment where innovation, learning and improvement are not only encouraged but expected.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£75,981 to £86,069 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0025-26-0012

Job locations

County Hall

Racecourse Lane

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 8AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see recruitment website:https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/36644/Head-of-Quality-Assurance-and-Innovation-Children-s-Services

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see recruitment website:https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/36644/Head-of-Quality-Assurance-and-Innovation-Children-s-Services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see recruitment website for the Job Description / Person Specification
  • https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/36644/Head-of-Quality-Assurance-and-Innovation-Children-s-Services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see recruitment website for the Job Description / Person Specification
  • https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/36644/Head-of-Quality-Assurance-and-Innovation-Children-s-Services

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Yorkshire Council

Address

County Hall

Racecourse Lane

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 8AE


Employer's website

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Yorkshire Council

Address

County Hall

Racecourse Lane

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 8AE


Employer's website

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Partner

Charlotte Wilkinson

charlotte.wilkinson@northyorks.gov.uk

07483103301

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£75,981 to £86,069 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0025-26-0012

Job locations

County Hall

Racecourse Lane

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 8AE


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