Assistant Chief Officer (Older People's Services and Primary Care) - GLA14286

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organisation in Glasgow seeks an Assistant Chief Officer to lead Older People and Primary Care Services. In this senior role, you'll ensure high-quality services and drive service transformation, influencing policy at various levels. Applicants should have a Master's degree and extensive senior leadership experience in the NHS or public sector. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to positively impact older people's lives.

Benefits

Exciting impact on community health

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience within the NHS or similar.
• Proven track record of strategic planning and service transformation.
• Deep understanding of health and social care legislation in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformational change for Older People and Primary Care services.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred services.
• Engage with Scottish Government on adult services policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Political awareness

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Overview

Role: Assistant Chief Officer (Older People and Primary Care Services)

Contract Status: Permanent

GCC Salary: Grade 11 LDR3A, £104,402.32 - £118,643.61, Hours per week: 35

NHS Salary: Grade Band 8D, £103,764 - £108,206, Hours per week: 37

Responsibilities

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to the post of Assistant Chief Officer (Older People and Primary Care Services). This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Depute Chief Officer - Operations and Governance / Chief Social Work Officer, with responsibility for the strategic and operational delivery of Older People and Primary Care services across Glasgow.

The successful candidate will provide vision, leadership and operational oversight for a wide portfolio of older people and primary care services including Older People and Physical Disability and Mental Health services, Occupational Therapy Services, District Nursing Services, Hospital Social Work Services, Community Rehabilitation Services, Intermediate Care, Technology Enabled Care, Complex Care and Supported Living Services, Primary Care including General Medical Services, and Health Improvement Services and Equalities.

They will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services that meet the strategic objectives of the HSCP and comply with national standards and statutory responsibilities.

Leadership and Strategic Focus

This role requires a dynamic and experienced leader who can drive forward transformational change, develop and implement commissioning and workforce strategies, and lead service redesign and integration. The postholder will represent the HSCP at local, regional and national levels, and will play a key role in shaping policy, contributing to capital planning, and engaging with the Scottish Government on matters relating to adult services.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must be educated to Master\'s level in a relevant field and possess extensive senior leadership experience within the NHS, local government, or a comparable public or third sector organisation. A proven track record of strategic planning, service transformation, and partnership working is essential, along with a deep understanding of the legislative and policy context for health and social care in Scotland.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong political awareness, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to lead in a complex, multi-professional environment. They will be expected to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the HSCP.

Why join us

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of older people across Glasgow, supporting the HSCP\'s vision of enabling people to live healthier, more fulfilled lives within resilient communities.

How to apply and terms

This is an integrated position as part of the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership. Applications are invited from current employees of Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership Social Work and NHS Services. The successful applicant will be appointed to the post under their current employers (GCC or NHS) terms and conditions and work to the relevant job description attached.

These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Candidates should be aware, interviews for this position will be held on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

Working for us

For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:

GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service

Application Packs

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Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see

GCC Job Evaluation