Director of Support Services

Director of Support Services (Statutory Director)

Location: Central Office, Highfield Park (Denbighshire, North Wales) with regular national travel
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (flexibility required)
Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 dependent on experience

Role: Permanent, Statutory Director

Reporting to: Managing Director

Young Foundations is an established and values led provider of care and education services for children, young people and adults with complex needs. We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our organisation as Director of Support Services and Statutory Director.

The Opportunity

This is a high impact senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the infrastructure that underpins outstanding care, education and outcomes across our services.

As a member of the Board, you will contribute to the strategic, commercial and regulatory leadership of the organisation, while leading a range of support services critical to our success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Support Services functions including Business Development, Marketing, HR, Learning & Development, Estates, Health & Safety, Quality and Compliance
• Act as a Statutory Director and actively contribute to Board governance
• Ensure a high standard of regulatory, legislative and contractual compliance across services
• Support Registered Managers and Head Teachers with expert guidance, reporting and operational support
• Drive continuous improvement, cost efficiency and sustainable growth
• Oversee capex, estates planning and health & safety compliance
• Build strong partnerships with commissioners, regulators and external stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Senior leadership experience within health, social care or education
• A proactive, business-minded and values-driven approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A strong knowledge of relevant regulation, compliance and governance
• Proven experience of change management, financial oversight and performance improvement
• ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent)
• A chance to make a meaningful difference at Board level
• A role with genuine influence over strategy, quality and outcomes
• A collaborative and supportive senior leadership team with strong values
• Opportunity to lead services that directly improve lives

Benefits of working with us

• A rewarding role where your work has real impact
• Internal progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail savings through the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Enhanced annual leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support - Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

Safeguarding

Young Foundations is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. The safety, protection and wellbeing of those in our care is our highest priority, and we expect all staff, volunteers and partners to share this unwavering commitment.

We operate a robust safer recruitment process in line with statutory guidance across England, Scotland & Wales as applicable.

All appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS/PVG checks with barred list checks, a minimum of 3 satisfactory and verifiable employment references, full employment history and verification of any qualifications or professional registrations.

We are committed to creating a culture of vigilance, transparency and accountability where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of vulnerable people in our care will be taken seriously and responded to in line with our safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Young Foundations is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all genders and backgrounds and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.