Team Manager - Children's Placements

Job description

We'd love to understand what makes you a great fit for this role, and how your skills and experiences align with the person specification. To support your application, please include a cover letter sharing this information. Please note that we can only consider applications that include a cover letter. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of looked after children? One of the most important aspects of children's lives is the place that they live, and this role is all about making sure we do our best in that area to give them the best chance of thriving. We are seeking a new Team Manager to continue the momentum and drive within the service. As Corporate Parents we are committed to working with all stakeholders, ensuring we secure the best quality care placements for our children at best value. Reporting to the Head of Service, you will be leading a large team of Senior Placement Officers and Placement Officers, focusing primarily on the placement sourcing aspect of finding our children. You will work closely with fellow Placements Commissioning Team Manager focusing on the quality assurance and market engagement aspect of the work in this area. This is a high‐impact role where you will influence policy, manage budgets, and lead a skilled team to deliver operational excellence and financial efficiency. Working days are fast paced and varied. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right‐to‐work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Interview date: Monday 27th April (held face to face at our site: One Avenue Road, Birmingham).

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

Experience in leading a team, preferably in a large and complex organisation such as Birmingham Children's Trust.

Good track record in children's placements and be inquisitive and creative in your thinking as we seek innovative ways to ensure our looked after children can achieve the best possible outcomes.

Understanding of regulations for children's homes, supported accommodation and foster care, understanding what good looks like in these settings and experience of working with contracts.

Overall oversight of placement searches, ensuring that they are of the highest quality and meet the needs of our young people both now and in the future.

Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a range of competing priorities within a fast‐paced environment.

Flexibility and responsiveness to quickly changing demands and evidence that you are able to work well under pressure.

Inspiring leadership and ability to lead change.

Strong negotiation and problem‐solving skills to expedite positive outcomes at best value for children and ability to support staff in doing the same.

Evidence of ability to enable us to be the 'first choice' for providers through building new, positive relationships and ensuring all aspects of our service are of the highest quality.

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

Safeguarding and Employment ConditionsAt Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.

Benefits and Incentives

A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.

Free on‐site parking.

Amazing full access to our internal employee benefits scheme including Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts, Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!

Flexible and hybrid working policy – we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.

Impactful Work – be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.

Supportive Environment – enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.

Career Development – benefit from tailored development programmes, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Generous Benefits – take advantage of a competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English