Job Description

Croydon is one of London's largest and most diverse boroughs, with distinct and varied communities creating an exciting place full of opportunity. We are proud of our heritage, creativity and diversity. We are home to more than 390,000 residents - the largest population in London with the largest number of under 18s of any London borough.



In recent months there has been significant focus on the challenges facing Croydon. We do not shy away from the scale of these challenges and have improvement programmes across the organisation to deliver the changes that are needed.



Croydon faces the same challenges as other London boroughs: increased demand for services, homelessness, crime and fear of crime, rising property prices, and increased deprivation following a decade of austerity. However, it is a place of resilience and strong communities, where residents and community partners share a commitment to Croydon's success.



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as our Head of Integrated Commissioning for Children, Young People & Education at a time that you can make a huge impact and deliver tangible improvements. Our Head of Integrated Commissioning leads the commissioning, transformation, and procurement of children's services (rated good by Ofsted), ensuring they support the Council and SWL ICB in achieving their strategic aims and objectives for children and young people. This includes social care, education and SEND, health and wellbeing and Public Health.



This role will provide the highest standards of probity and professional excellence, whilst also driving innovation ensuring Croydon is at the forefront of commissioning practice and transformation nationally.



We look forward to welcoming you to Croydon.



For an informal discussion, please contact Beverley Galinsky at beverley.galinsky@croydon.gov.uk.

Closing date: Monday 25 August 2025 @ 11.59pm

Equal opportunities

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.






As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.





Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check.