Bristol, Cambridge, Coventry, Croydon, Darlington, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Sheffield, Watford Job Summary The Department for Education (DfE) oversees children’s services and education in England, from early years to higher education, apprenticeships, and skills. Leading the Government’s Opportunity Mission and a significant contributor to the Growth Mission, we work with key partners to create opportunities for learners to thrive today and succeed tomorrow, strengthening society, driving the economy, and enabling equality. Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join DfE as Director General, Families Group, where the successful candidate will lead a dynamic and multidisciplinary Group dedicated to improving outcomes for children in every aspect of their early years, education, and care. The new DG Families Group will spearhead key reforms in childcare expansion, children's social care, safeguarding, and family services - delivering on the government’s ambitious commitments, including the rollout of the Families First Partnership Programme, multi-agency child protection teams, and expanded nursery provision in primary schools. They will also drive innovations like the introduction of a single unique identifier for children to improve support for those in complex circumstances. This is an exciting opportunity to join DfE as Director General, Families Group, where the successful candidate will lead a dynamic and multidisciplinary Group dedicated to improving outcomes for children in every aspect of their early years, education, and care. The new DG Families Group will spearhead key reforms in childcare expansion, children's social care, safeguarding, and family services - delivering on the government’s ambitious commitments, including the rollout of the Families First Partnership Programme, multi-agency child protection teams, and expanded nursery provision in primary schools. They will also drive innovations like the introduction of a single unique identifier for children to improve support for those in complex circumstances. Person specification DfE is looking for an accomplished leader with a strong track record of driving implementation of major change programmes across complex delivery landscapes, working in powerful partnerships with local government, the private and third sectors, and other partners to change things for the better. This person will need exceptional skills in engaging and influencing at senior levels, both within and outside Government, and an outstanding record of people leadership. Alongside your salary of £145,000, Department for Education contributes £42,006 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Selection process details For more information please refer to the candidate pack attached below. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact Name : Senior Talent and Resourcing Team Email : sarah.vale@cabinetoffice.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : sarah.vale@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. Location : London, England, United Kingdom