Registered Fostering Manager / Head of Fostering - Set Up a Brand-New IFA Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 (flexible) Contract: Permanent, full-timeOur client is offering a rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Fostering Manager to set up and lead a new Independent Fostering Agency from the ground up. With the office already established, funding secured, and commissioning contacts in place, you''ll have everything you need to get started immediately.If you''ve successfully set up an IFA before and want the freedom to shape a service your way, this could be your next big challenge.Benefits:Lead the full setup of a brand-new IFA - total control over policies, structure, and ways of working.Salary 60-70k (flexible for the right person).Office, funding, and LA commissioning relationships already in place.Join an organisation rated Good/Outstanding across all current services.Be part of wider growth plans including new CQC homes and a school in 2026.Clear vision to create a "full life cycle" of care so children and young people always have somewhere to turn.Responsibilities:Oversee the entire IFA setup process, from Ofsted registration to operational delivery.Develop and implement all policies, procedures, and frameworks.Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities and commissioners.Recruit, lead, and develop your team.Ensure all fostering activities meet and exceed regulatory standards.Requirements:Proven experi