Head of Service - Early Intervention and Prevention (CDC)

Head of Service - Early Intervention and Prevention (CDC)

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Civic Office

30/07/2026

Head of Service - Early Intervention and Prevention (CDC)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

SMG, £72,379 - £78,160 (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Management

Date posted

14/07/2026

Job reference

REQ23535

Based at: Civic Office / Hybrid Working

Salary details: SMG, £72,379 - £78,160 (Pay award pending) Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Hours: 37 hours per week Flexible working arrangements: Flexible working requests considered.

Closing date: 30 July 2026

We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best-connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

Come and be part of what’s happening in Doncaster. Our ambitions for our city are transformational, and we need talented people to help us deliver big things for Doncaster including our aims to provide services to communities at the earliest opportunity.

How we help children, young people and families is a priority in Doncaster and we have a clear vision and set of ambitions to help us achieve this. Early Interventions and the emerging Families First Partnership Programme are central to this and we are excited about what the future of our offer for children and young people looks like.

This is a crucial role and will lead the Early Intervention portfolio, which is a key Council priority and reflects the national policy drivers. This includes the universal aspect of the Families First Partnership Programme, ensuring connectivity to the wider programme, the Start for Life Programme/Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life, including our extensive Family Hubs network, Short Breaks and Early Education and Childcare offer.

The candidate needs to have an excellent grip of practice, experience and expertise around leading transformation, and the ability to bring partners together around a shared vision.

This new post offers flexibility and a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Early Help in Doncaster.

In return for your contribution, we offer

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place on the 31st of July 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held from 08th August 2026.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Andy Hood (via William Dunn) on ***email_hidden***

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email ([email protected]) or visit the Advance website (www.advancedoncaster.co.uk) to discover the support available.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Head of Service - Early Intervention and Prevention (CDC)