Children's Services Programme Manager - Local Authority

Spencer Clarke Group
📍 Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

My Local Authority client in Devon is looking to appoint a talented Children's Services Programme Manager on a Contract basis.

The role will lead a complex programme of work for Children's residential placements and homes for the Council.

About the role:

Based in Devon (3+ days on site):

Lead the overall programme of work for the council's children's residential homes and placements.
Support the fostering service to enable them to take on children with specialist needs.
Lead the readiness and opening of new children's homes.
Work closely with Service Directors, Strategic Directors and Elected Members.About you:
You will have the following experiences:

Significant experience in children's services programme management, in a local authority setting.
Strong experience of residential placements, managing step down and opening new residential homes.
Excellent project management skills (Prince2, etc.)
Local Authority experience is ess...

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Job Details

  • Location Plymouth, Devon
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category management
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026