North East Regional Care Co‑operative (RCC) - Delivery Director

Delivery Director - North East Regional Care Co‑operative (RCC)

Salary: £119,532

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 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 our 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.

You will:

• Lead the design and implementation of a new regional commissioning model for children’s care
• Be accountable for significant budgets, resources and delivery of the regional programme
• Establish strong governance, performance and risk management frameworks
• Foster strong partnerships with Local Authorities, providers and key stakeholders across the region
• Drive innovation, commercial thinking and collaboration to ensure sustainability and improved outcomes
• Represent the North East at national level, building relationships and maximising opportunities for the RCC to be a long term sustainable model

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.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Ali Tasker on 07514 728 114 for a confidential conversation, or visit www.durhamleadership.co.uk for further information.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 19th of July

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