Are you driven by a passion to make a difference in the lives of children and young people from African, Asian, and Caribbean heritage?

SEEN was established in 2021 to create systemic change by challenging structural inequalities that hinder opportunities for children and young people of these backgrounds to be safer, happier, healthier, and more hopeful. The initiative aims to ensure a fair and equitable future where they can reach their full potential. The name SEEN was chosen by children and young people to reflect the work of the centre and the outcomes they desire. This is an exciting phase for SEEN, with significant achievements and insights gained to build upon. A new theory of change is being developed, alongside new programmes to increase impact and align with Barnardo's organizational strategy and external environment.

Main duties of the job

This role is central to our work, focusing on developing strategic partnerships with an emphasis on anti-racist systems change, and leading internal cultural change by managing a high-performing team. The team co-produces solutions with stakeholders across the organization and with children of African, Asian, and Caribbean heritage. The position requires strategic thinking, thought leadership, a commitment to high standards, and ensuring the integrity, governance, and efficiency of the service/department.

This role is hybrid working.

About us

• Offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days, increasing to 27 days after 3 years, 29 days after 5 years, and 30 days after 7 years of service. Part-time staff receive pro-rata entitlement.
• The ability to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme.
• A range of family-friendly leave options, including maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, along with additional leave options.
• Service-related sick pay from day one.
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a 4% or 6% matched contribution from Barnardo's, with salary sacrifice options for tax and NI savings.
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for pension contributors.
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Discounts and cashback offers from high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure parks, holidays, and more via our Benefit Portal.
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores.
• Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• 24/7 employee assistance program for advice and support.
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development programs.

Job responsibilities

This role is at the very heart of our work, identifying and leading on developing, with others, strategic partnerships with a focus on anti-racist systems change and leading and embedding internal cultural change through managing a high-performing team which coproduces solutions with stakeholders across the organization and with children of African, Asian, and Caribbean heritage. This post requires strategic skills and thought leadership capabilities, alongside a commitment to high standards and quality. The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, governance, and efficiency of the service/department.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working with diverse communities to coproduce change.
• Developing strategies including strategic partnerships and linking long-term vision and goals to practice.
• Extensive managerial experience in a health, social care, youth work, or education setting.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective professional networks and managing matrix structures.
• Experience promoting and managing risk in a corporate context and safeguarding organizational reputation.
• Experience scoping, delivering, and managing focused projects or initiatives to achieve objectives on time and with quality.
• Demonstrable experience analyzing data and communicating clearly and concisely with children, young people, families, colleagues, volunteers, managers, and stakeholders at all levels, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to balance pace with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Experience in financial monitoring and reporting.
• Proficiency in IT.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education.
• Relevant social care, health, youth work, or educational qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.