Job description

The Director of Young Islington must be a leader who can ensure the welfare and positive development of children, young people and adults, by directing, leading and managing universal, specialist and targeted services within the council and across the wider multi-agency partnership. The successful candidate will play a vital role in contributing to the leadership of the directorate as part of the senior management team and take the lead on cross departmental projects and leads. 

As a member of the department’s Senior Management Team, we are looking for someone who can ensure effective intervention for vulnerable young people and young adults at risk of, or already becoming drawn into the Criminal Justice system.  

The successful candidate will be the lead director for offender management, take strategic oversight of the Violence against Women and Girls strategy and Youth Crime strategy as well as any other areas deemed appropriate to the role. 

In addition, you will: 

• Contribute to the direction, development and effective management of the Department. This is a high-profile post with a significant amount of member contact. 
• Ensure the delivery and commissioning of high quality youth and play opportunities, working closely with council members, partners and service users.  
• Lead by example, striving for excellent local authority services and commissioned services, high standards of performance and effective value for money. 
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s / vulnerable adults in your care and those who you come into contact with.