Debbie Margiotta

Successfully transformed the Early Help operating model, contributing to the achievement of a Good Ofsted inspection outcome.

• Delivered strategic leadership for Oldham’s Early Help Service.
• Led significant organisational and cultural change across Early Help services.
• Developed collaborative partnerships with health, education, social care, police, and community organisations to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Led workforce development initiatives that enhanced service quality and achieved better outcomes for vulnerable residents.
• Established performance frameworks that enhanced accountability and governance across Early Help services.
• Embedded a culture focused on children's voices, continuous improvement and measurable impact.
• Provided safeguarding leadership and oversight across services supporting vulnerable children and families.
• I have transformed the model achieving a Good Ofsted rating. Strong multi-agency collaboration with statutory, voluntary, and community partners to improve outcomes for children and families. I drive performance management, data-informed decision-making, and staff development to embed a culture that ensures children’s voices are heard and our work delivers measurable impact.

Supported Assistant Director of Children's Services in transitioning from Children Centres to Family Hubs by scoping and developing new child and family services for a 0-19 offer, collaborating with key agency leads to establish post Covid Recovery services.

Produced detailed reports to track project status and inform strategic decisions.

Monitored financial expenditures of the project, ensuring budget adherence.

Facilitated team training sessions, enhancing skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Developed and led District Executive Plan, collaborating with key partners, community, and elected members to align strategic priorities. Designed, implemented, and delivered projects enhancing resident outcomes across all ages, addressing specific local needs. Collaborated with stakeholders including OCL, Age UK, Adult Care, Youth Services, VCFS, Housing, and Community Safety to identify priorities, address local needs, and drive service improvement. Managed District budget, producing strategic reports for Executive to support informed decision-making and resource allocation.
• Compiled and delivered district reports to regional office promptly, ensuring timely communication.
• Established collaborative relationships with local businesses to enhance community engagement.
• Organised community events aimed at increasing public involvement and engagement.

• Led strategic leadership and operational delivery of fourteen Children’s Centres in Bury, ensuring high-quality services in line with Every Child Matters, Ofsted standards, and legislative requirements.
• Successfully led through numerous Ofsted inspections.
• Developed robust partnerships across health, schools, social care, and VCFS organisations while leading Centre Managers.
• Oversaw performance and budget, reporting to Governing Bodies and Cabinet Members.

• Coordinated planning, delivery, and evaluation of community-based projects, achieving intended outcomes for children, young people, and families.
• Developed and maintained partnerships with statutory agencies, schools, community organisations, and funders to enhance participation and ensure sustainability.
• Managed project performance, budgets, and reporting requirements, utilising data and stakeholder feedback to improve processes and demonstrate measurable outcomes.