Corporate director leading children's services, public health, community cohesion and libraries at Brighton & Hove City Council. Based at Hove Town Hall, with a closing date of 4 December 2026.
Brighton and Hove City Council is looking for a Corporate Director, Families, Children and Wellbeing. The post based in Hove paying £174,000 a year. Applications close on Friday 4 December 2026.
About the role
Statutory director of children's services, also leading public health, community cohesion and libraries. Sits on the corporate leadership team and works with health, education, police and the voluntary sector. Based at Hove Town Hall.
About Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton and Hove City Council is the unitary authority for the city of Brighton and Hove on the Sussex coast, covering Brighton, Hove, Portslade and suburbs such as Patcham, Woodingdean and Rottingdean. With town halls in both Brighton and Hove, it runs all local council services, from schools and social care to highways, housing and planning.
What they’re looking for
- Statutory director of children's services role
- Enhanced vetting and DBS check
- Politically restricted post
What’s on offer
- Relocation package up to £10k
- Wide benefits package, see Why work for us pages
How to apply
You apply directly with Brighton and Hove City Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 4 December 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Brighton and Hove City Council’s website.
