Job Description

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/03/2026

Interview date: 10 October



Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? Do you have the strategic vision, leadership skills, and policy expertise to shape and influence early help practice across a multi-agency landscape?


North Lincolnshire Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced One Family Approach Policy Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategy, policy, performance, and assurance functions that strengthen our early help partnership working.


About the Role

This is a high-impact role where you will:


Lead strategic planning and policy development for early help and safeguarding.

Drive quality assurance and performance frameworks across services and partnerships.

Champion co-production with children and families through the Experts by Experience programme.

Provide expert advice and support to professionals across agencies.

Represent North Lincolnshire at regional and national forums to influence policy and practice.


You will manage a small team and volunteers, work flexibly across locations, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government departments, elected members, and community organisations.


What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with:


Significant experience in education, social care, health or related settings.

Proven ability to lead multi-agency partnerships and influence service development.

Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, early help frameworks, and strategic planning.

Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills.

A commitment to co-production and continuous improvement.

A management qualification (Level 4) and experience in volunteer development or project management are desirable.


Why Join Us?

North Lincolnshire Council is committed to delivering services that are Safe, Well, Prosperous, and Connected. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and putting children and families at the heart of everything we do.


We offer:


Agile working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

A supportive and inclusive working environment


Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.


For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Lisa Twidale (Lead Officer, Family Help) via email lisa.twidale@northlincs.gov.uk

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.