Youth Justice and Youth Manager presso Harrow Council

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people? London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dynamic and experienced Youth Justice and Youth Manager to lead our multi-agency teams.

In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for developing, leading, and managing a network of multi-agency services, with the primary goal of achieving better outcomes for children, young people, their families, and victims of crime. You'll lead a team of up to 30 staff and manage an annual budget of up to £2 million, ensuring that all services meet the highest quality standards.

We're seeking a candidate with a proven track record of successful leadership and management in a multi-disciplinary setting, preferably within Children & Young People Services. You should be a resilient and solution-focused professional with a strong analytical ability.

Essential Requirements:

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofsted, HMIP, YJB Practice Standards) and safeguarding processes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the contemporary evidence base within youth justice and prevention, including the Child First Framework
• Significant experience in a senior leadership role, successfully managing a large and diverse staff team.
• Demonstrable experience of high-quality management of work with children, young people, and their families.
• Proven experience in forging and managing successful partnerships.
• Experience of leading a multi-agency team through significant change.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to improve service outcomes.
• The ability to inspire confidence and build a high degree of credibility with stakeholders.
• Effective budget management skills.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or with equivalent relevant work experience. A professional qualification in Social Work is essential.

You must be able to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and Saturdays. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria