Executive Director of Services
Location: Dorset (Hybrid role)
Contract: 4 days per week
Salary: Competitive (Please enquire for more information)
Are you an ambitious, visionary leader with experience across specialist education and adult social care?
We are proud to be working in partnership with a leading charity to recruit an Executive Director of Services - a newly created, high-impact role at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s growth journey.
This is a rare opportunity to join an executive team and help shape the future of an organisation that is transforming support for people with autism.
About the Role:
Provide strategic direction and operational leadership across education and adult social care services.
Lead on in depth service evaluations to drive continuous improvement and development.
Lead service transformation initiatives, championing innovation, particularly in the use of digital solutions.
Identify opportunities for business growth via acquisition and development.
Oversee budgets, performance, and business development projects.
Build strategic partnerships and represent the organisation externally.
Embed a values-driven, high-performance culture across all service teams.
Ideal Candidate:
10+ years’ senior leadership experience in Specialist Education and Adult Social Care.
In depth knowledge of Ofsted and CQC regulations.
A proven track record in change management and strategic oversight.
Experienced overseeing budgets and allocating resources.
Exceptional people leadership skills.
Values-led approach aligned with inclusion, innovation, and meaningful impact.
If you would like to find out more, please reach out to (url removed)