Deputy Head, Child Services

• Contribute to the strategic, administrative, financial, and operational management of the Child Services department
• Drive a management approach that promotes cross-functional collaboration
• Support teams through public service transformation initiatives
• Lead major projects and ensure the quality, continuity, and efficiency of public services provided to children and their families
• Act as deputy for the Head of Service in their absence
• Assist the Head of Service in planning and monitoring activities
• Contribute to the development, monitoring, and evaluation of service projects
• Organize, coordinate, and supervise team activities
• Ensure compliance with current regulations in the service's areas of intervention

Requirements

• Proven successful professional experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of the local government environment and public policies related to children and education
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, develop partnerships, and prepare decision-support reports
• Able to facilitate professional networks and lead projects
• Recognized for a strong commitment to public service, leadership, rigor, and the ability to bring people together

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic and operational management within Child Services, with a strong focus on compliance with regulations and public policies related to children and education. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive public service transformation initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Management
• Public Service Transformation
• Team Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Partnership Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Rigor
• Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

• Local Government Environment
• Public Policies
• Child Services
• Education
• Service Project Development