Tender: East Midlands Children’s Improvement Adviser for LGA Children’s Services Support (Nov 2026–Mar 2027, option to extend)

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The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking a Children’s Improvement Adviser to provide associate support to councils and corporate and political leaders in the East Midlands, with a focus on children’s social care and SEND. The role will work closely with LGA children’s improvement advisors on SEND and corporate leadership to ensure a coordinated offer, build relationships with councils and regional leaders to identify need and broker improvement strategies, liaise with regional improvement and innovation alliances (RIIAs) on strategic planning and resources, provide constructive challenge, identify and support councils at risk of failure, commission additional capacity and ensure sharing of best practice and learning. The contract starts in November 2026 and runs to 31 March 2027 with an option to extend for an additional year; the daily rate is fixed at £700 excluding VAT with reasonable travel and accommodation payable, up to 60 days per year (pro rata) representing a maximum annual contract value of £42,000 exclusive of VAT. Bidders must have recent experience as a statutory Director of Children’s Services.