Improvement Delivery Lead

Salary

£58,490 – 62,133 pro rata for part‑time roles

Contract

Full time, fixed term for 2 years (37 hours per week)

Location

Borough Hall, Bedford

Job Overview

Bedford Borough Council are seeking an experienced professional to lead and coordinate the delivery of our post‑Ofsted improvement programme for Children’s Services. You will manage complex projects, drive progress against clear milestones, and ensure statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of the post‑Ofsted improvement programme for Children’s Services.
• Manage complex projects, drive progress against clear milestones and ensure statutory compliance.
• Analyse data, produce high‑quality reports and present findings to senior leaders and partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement across multi‑agency settings and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in managing change and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Experience of successful improvement work within Children’s Services or Education is essential.

EEO Statement

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, and is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. We pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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