Group Manager - Resources

Group Manager - Resources - Tower Hamlets Careers Skip to main content Saved Jobs Log In Menu Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Group Manager - Resources Posted on 26/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Group Manager - Resources External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 03 Nov 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 03 Nov 2026 All Locations All Locations: Hybrid All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Permanent Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: £64,815-£68,265 per annum (Grade M) + travel allowance of £1,340 & R&R allowance of £5,020 per annum About The Role Lead services that keep children connected, supported and able to thrive. We are looking for an ambitious, values-led Group Manager to join Regulated Services and Resources at Tower Hamlets. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity to shape services at the heart of our support for children and families, with responsibility for Fostering Development and Edge of Care and a key role in the wider leadership of the service. The opportunity You will provide visible, confident and inclusive leadership, translating our ambitions into high-quality practice and measurable outcomes. Working closely with the Head of Service and senior colleagues, you will build on recent progress, strengthen performance and quality assurance, and help us maintain our Outstanding services while continuing to improve outcomes for children and families. Lead and develop Fostering Development and Edge of Care services. Set a clear strategic direction and create the conditions for excellent, relationship-based practice. Use performance insight, audit and learning to improve quality, impact and consistency. Manage people, resources and budgets effectively, with robust oversight and accountability. Work in partnership with children, young people, families, carers and agencies to design responsive services. Contribute actively to the leadership and continuous improvement of Regulated Services and Resources. About you You will be an experienced social work leader who combines strategic thinking with a strong grip on practice, performance and delivery. You will bring energy, professional curiosity and a collaborative style, alongside the confidence to make sound decisions and lead improvement. A Social Work England-recognised social work qualification and current professional registration. Substantial post-qualifying management experience, including supervision and development of social work staff. Strong knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework for children’s social care, including fostering. Proven experience of quality assurance, service improvement and evidence-informed decision-making. Experience of managing teams, budgets and competing priorities in a complex environment. A clear commitment to anti-discriminatory, anti-racist, transparent and partnership-based practice. Why Tower Hamlets? Tower Hamlets is one of London’s most diverse and dynamic boroughs. You will join a service with high ambitions for children and families and a strong commitment to learning, innovation and leadership development. You will receive regular reflective supervision and ongoing professional support from the Head of Service. Grade M  £64,815 - £68,265 per annum plus Recruitment & Retention Allowance of £5,020 per annum and travel allowance of £1,340 per annum 29 days’ annual leave, increasing to 33 day