Responsibilities

• Support delivery of programmes of strategic significance to deliver services in line with Adoption England Strategy
• Responsible for the development and delivery of the service plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives through leading and contributing to Adoption England projects.
• Chairing the national marketing and communications stakeholder group meetings.
• Day to day management of the marketing and communications manager and officers
• Work with providers who collaborate with Adoption England in the delivery of the recruitment strategy
• Commission services alongside the National Strategic adoption lead for implementation of the Adoption England strategy
• Provide advice for the National Adoption Strategic lead and team including the management of press, reputational and communication issues.
• Lead, managing and developing staff and the performance of a team to the required quality and performance standards and in pursuit of strategic goals across a range of agreed indicators;
• Understand the functional and business realities of the organisation and political and external operating environment;
• Provide a high-quality and comprehensive approach to working with partners; understanding of and ability to anticipate current and future communications and marketing needs;

Requirements

• In depth knowledge and understanding of marketing and communications in relation to recruitment of adopters.
• In depth experience of communications in relation to public relations.
• Able to demonstrate examples of managing services and achieving quality transformational outcomes.
• Able to manage competing priorities, ensuring delivery on a range of programmes and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Knowledge of applicable, legislation, regulations, policies, inspections and performance information
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of local government political systems and experience of working on politically sensitive issues.
• Experience of senior leadership and management relevant to area of service delivery
• Experience of strategic and operational resource management including the evaluation of competing priorities and managing accountabilities
• Significant experience of leading marketing and communications initiatives and driving up standards and performance
• Significant experience and commitment in relation to engagement in decision making processes.

Benefits

• a competitive salary
• generous annual leave entitlement in addition to statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• Post holders will work flexibly from home and be available to attend an in-person team meeting in Leeds approximately once a month, as well as occasional travel in other locations across England as required.