We’re recruiting to roles across children’s services
Join us and together we can make a difference
With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services, we’re reimagining how we support children, young people and families in Cheshire East.
Together, we’re building something special — a service that is ambitious for our children, relational and built to last.
We’re looking for senior leaders who want to make a meaningful, lasting impact and help shape what comes next for a generation.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape strategic direction and to play a pivotal role in the next chapter for children and families in Cheshire East.
The Roles
Director of Corporate Parenting
Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people
As our Director for Corporate Parenting, you’ll shape and lead high quality social care and support services across Cheshire East, driving innovation, excellence, and meaningful outcomes for cared-for and care-experienced children. Working at the heart of our senior leadership team, you’ll influence strategy, strengthen safeguarding, and build powerful partnerships across the system—while championing an inclusive, ambitious culture where every child has the opportunity to thrive. If you’re a passionate, forward thinking leader ready to lead transformation and create lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
Salary is competitive
This is a 2-year fixed term contract
Closing date Sunday 21st June 2026.
For a confidential conversation about this post these posts,
please contact Karen Potts (executive assistant to Dawn Godfrey, Executive Director Children’s Service)
Application Form
Hear from our Director of Commissioning,
Quality Assurance and Partnerships, Vonni Gordon
Hear from our Director of Education, Skills and Inclusion, Helen Wallace
