Complaints & Information Governance Team Leader (Children's Services)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Complaints & Information Governance (IG) Team Leader to join Children's Services This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Head of Complaints, Information Governance and Business Support, with responsibility for leading a high-performing team that manages complaints, statutory enquiries and information governance across the Directorate.

• Lead, develop and manage the delivery of complaints handling, Members' enquiries, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, individual rights requests and enquiries from statutory agencies
• Ensure appropriate resources are deployed to deliver an efficient, effective and timely service across the portfolio
• Promote a culture of best practice, learning and continuous improvement in complaints handling and information governance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, systems, processes, performance frameworks and governance standards
• Interpret complex national policy and legislation and translate this into effective operational practice, acting as the Directorate's subject-matter expert
• Provide strategic oversight that enhances organisational effectiveness and service delivery
• Manage complex, sensitive and contentious investigations, applying innovative solutions that protect the Council's reputation
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders across the Council and with external partners
• Line-manage up to 6 directly managed staff and oversee up to 12 indirectly managed consultancy or contract staff

You will be an experienced leader with strong expertise in complaints management, information governance and statutory compliance, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment. You will be confident managing complexity, influencing senior stakeholders and leading teams through change.