Council looking for new executive director of children’s services – which comes with £150,000 salary
North Northants Council (NNC) is looking for a new executive director of children’s services
Charisse Monero resigned from the role in July 2025 after spending less than a year as the council’s executive director of children's services. Two weeks later, NNC confirmed the temporary appointment of Cornelia Andrecut on a year-long secondment, and now the council is pursuing a permanent appointment.
The job is contracted for 37 hours per week, and comes with a ‘competitive’ salary range from £148,815 to £159,763.
A North Northamptonshire Council spokesman said: “Our executive director of children's services, Cornelia Andrecut, is still seconded from Northamptonshire Children's Trust and continues to do a fantastic job for North Northamptonshire Council. Her leadership is having a positive impact on our workforce and our children, young people and families. The council has to undertake a competitive process for all roles, and it is keen to have a permanent postholder in place as soon as possible.”
The job role require the successful candidate to lead on safeguarding, corporate parenting and education responsibilities, and lead and manage the client relationship with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.
The job listing reads: “Transformation. Positive change. Visionary thinking. If these ideas inspire you, our executive director of children’s services role could be your next career move.
“As executive director of children’s services, you will be a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team, taking on the statutory responsibilities of the Director of Children’s Services while driving our ambitious vision for children, young people and families.
“Operating at a strategic level, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, inclusive and cost-effective services. You will ensure that children and young people—particularly the most vulnerable—remain at the heart of everything we do.
“You will also play an influential role in shaping our wider place-based ambitions, contributing to the BIG50 vision to make North Northamptonshire a proud, prosperous and forward-looking place where all residents can thrive.”
The role includes a pension scheme with life cover and ill-health protection, 28 days (rising to 33 days) leave entitlement with bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days, and hybrid and flexible working arrangements, promoting ‘a healthy work-life balance.’
The listing will be live until June 21, with interviews scheduled to take place five days later on June 26.
Prospective candidates can apply online here.