Executive Director of Corporate Governance and Strategy

Executive Director of Corporate Governance and Strategy

Salary: £130,000 - £135,000

Established in April 2023, Bradford Children and Families Trust's purpose is to enhance the quality and delivery of children's services across our city and district. Our mission is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It's a tough ask! It requires dedication, determination and resilience, but under the stewardship of a dedicated executive leadership team, supported by a committed and passionate board, we are confident that we will achieve our ambition, and deliver the best outcomes for the children, young people and families of Bradford.

This key role will be at the heart of the whole organisation, supporting corporate leadership colleagues, the board and those delivering services in achieving our vision and delivering strategy. You will play a key across the leadership team, interacting with all parts of the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive and board, and be pivotal in managing our relationship with the Council. Leading core enabling functions, including policy, strategy and business planning, ICT strategy and information governance, strategic accommodation, corporate governance and risk management, company secretarial, communications and engagement. Our ambition is to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people, and your role will be pivotal in not only the leadership of the organisation but in enabling everyone within the Trust to achieve our goal and make a positive impact to the lives of our residents.

You will drive innovation, champion transparency and embed a culture of continuous improvement. We are seeking someone with the ability to influence, collaborate and communicate effectively. Whilst legal experience is not required, you will act as Company Secretary, ensuring effective governance whilst being a key liaison with external stakeholders including the council and other partners. You will bring strong organisational leadership experience across the areas within this role, with particular strengths in partnership and stakeholder management, strategy and policy. Most importantly, we are seeking someone who shares our ambition for children, young people and families, has the determination to deliver for the communities of Bradford and whose values are aligned to ours.

If you are ready to help us continue to shape the future of children's social care in, we are keen to speak to you. Please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson, Philip Emms () or Alex Hayes ().

Closing date: 17th December 2025