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Strategic Director: Families and Wellbeing

An ambitious improvement plan, consistently excellent Children's Services, rapidly improving services for Adults, some of the largest and innovative regeneration projects in the country and a new Chief Executive with a national reputation for excellence combined make Wirral Council one of the most exciting Councils to work for in the UK. The successful applicant for this role will play a major role through the executive team and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of successful strategic leadership within the public sector, driving service improvements for the benefit of families, children and vulnerable adults.

For more information about this unique opportunity please visit this link or call Jonathan Swain at Penna on 07500961727.

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