Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children''s Services) Salary: £75,981 - £86,069 Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid (with regular presence in Gateshead) About Us At Gateshead, we believe that "the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead." Everything we do is driven by our commitment to helping children, young people and families thrive. Our Children''s Services are rated ''Good'' by Ofsted, and we are ambitious about striving for excellence as we continue to strengthen practice, culture and outcomes. Our vision is simple: every child should enjoy their childhood and have the opportunity to flourish. Our workforce are passionate, values driven and united behind our Thrive agenda, ensuring families remain at the heart of everything we do. As part of our refreshed senior leadership team, you''ll join a collaborative, forward thinking environment where innovation, learning and improvement are not only encouraged but expected. The Opportunity This is a newly created and pivotal strategic leadership role at the centre of our improvement and innovation journey. As Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children''s Services) - one of three Heads of Function within the service - you will shape, drive and oversee our approach to quality assurance, performance, practice development and specialist services across early help, family help, social work and wider children''s services. You will provide leadership across key statutory and system functi