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Divisional Director for Children's Social Care Services

You will support and contribute to the strategic leadership and delivery of services to individuals, families and schools/learning settings, as well as ensure the effective implementation of operational safeguarding and child protection practices. With a professional social work qualification and a substantial record of senior leadership, you will have a broad knowledge of public sector service delivery backed by strong partnership working skills. Ref No. HN7163.

Serving a vibrant area which includes the city of Bath with its world heritage status, we are committed to supporting and enhancing the health, wellbeing and achievements of all sections of our diverse community. Our focus is clearly on making our area an even better place to live and you can play a vital part in ensuring the success of our vision.

For further information including details of how to apply please visit this link.

For a confidential discussion please call Rashpal Kaur Singh on +44 (0)20 7333 8197, Thomas Patterson on +44 (0)20 7333 1516 for the Director of Public Health role and Jan O'Brien on +44 (0)20 7333 1443 for the Divisional Director role quoting the relevant reference number.

Closing date: 3rd February 2013 (midnight). Harvey Nash is a global executive search consultancy. Harvey Nash plc is an agency advertising a permanent role.

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