Donate Search Menu Leadership team Tim O'Neill Dr Tim O’ Neill is the Managing Director of Children’s Services at Action for Children, from February 2021. Previously, he was the Director of Education and Skills for Birmingham City Council from 2019, with responsibility for statutory children’s services (DCS) including commissioning responsibility for the country’s largest Children’s Trust including children’s social care (safeguarding, child protection, children in need and family support), fostering and adoption and youth offending services. Tim has a doctorate in the History of Medicine from the University of Manchester. He has spent most of his career working with services for children and young people with local authorities across the Midlands, including at Rutland County Council as Director for People and Deputy Chief Executive, Nottingham City Council as Director of Family Community Teams and Northamptonshire County Council as Head of Extended Services to Children, Young People and Families. Tim lives in Nottinghamshire with his two daughters. Share this page Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Copy link You may also like Our annual awards The Stephenson Awards celebrate those who go the extra mile to improve children’s lives Jobs Search our careers site to find a role to suit you Trustees See who’s on our Board of Trustees and how they help drive our work Media centre Read our latest press releases or contact our media team Safe and happy childhood Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Jobs Blog Newsletter Media centre Contact us Accessibility Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms and conditions Make a difference, help us change lives Donate now Follow us Registered address, 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG. Action for Children is a charity (1097940/SC038092) and a company limited by guarantee (England and Wales No. 04764232). © Action for Children 2021 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website and improve our marketing. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. You can change your settings at any time. Cookies Settings