Deputy Regional Director

Deputy Regional Director

£108,574 per annum

Hybrid with travel to regional offices (Bristol, Birmingham, London, Manchester, Nottingham & York)

Job summary

Join Ofsted at a pivotal moment of transformation and help shape the future of inspection and regulation across England. As we accelerate a wide-ranging programme of reform, we are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Deputy Regional Director an opportunity to influence how we raise standards and improve the life chances of children, young people and learners.

Ofsted plays a vital role in society, providing independent, impartial inspection and regulation of education, skills, and care services. Our work ensures that those who rely on these services, especially the most vulnerable, receive the high quality support they deserve. Guided by our core values of professionalism, empathy, courtesy and respect, we are committed to making a meaningful difference through everything we do.

This is an exciting time to join us. With the rollout of a revised inspection and grading model for education providers and further reforms planned across early years and social care, our work is evolving at pace. As Deputy Regional Director, you will be at the forefront of this change supporting delivery across two regions, leading high-performing teams of senior inspectors, and helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

If you are a strategic, values driven leader with a passion for public service and a commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and learners, this role offers a unique opportunity to have a national impact through regional leadership.

Read more information in the Job Specification.

Qualifications

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in the remit you work in, e.g. professional qualification in teaching or social work.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £108,574, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills contributes £31,453 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Full details of the benefits available can be found in our Ofsted Offer brochure.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

Closing date: 12th July 2026

To apply, please visit Civil Service Jobs.