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About the Role

Lead the transformation of Children's Services through smarter systems and better insight. You will oversee the development of case management systems, user-centred workflows and data solutions that improve frontline practice and decision-making. Combining technical expertise, strategic thinking and leadership, you'll ensure services have the information, tools and intelligence needed to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of case management systems, user-centred workflows and data solutions.
Improve frontline practice and decision-making.
Ensure services have the information, tools and intelligence needed to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
Manage a diverse portfolio spanning case management systems, data engineering, business intelligence and performance.
Bring together teams with different technical specialisms.
Translate complex challenges into practical solutions.
Lead change with confidence.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Balance innovation with governance.
Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory developments.

Requirements

Strategic and adaptable leader.
Ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level.
Passionate about ensuring systems, data and insight are at the heart of service improvement and better outcomes for children and young people.
Out of hours working may be occasionally required.
Subject to a Basic DBS check.

Skills

Data analysis
Case management systems
Technical expertise
Strategic thinking
Leadership
Emerging technologies
Data engineering
Business intelligence
Performance management

Location

Lewisham
Laurence House

Work Type

Hybrid
Out of hours working may be occasionally required

Experience Level

Manager

Salary/Compensations

£64,938 - £69,660 per annum

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities
Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

About the Company

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Equal Opportunity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer.
We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert.
We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process.
We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply