Assistant Director (Commissioning) Adult Social Care

Tile Hill Executive Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major council in West Sussex seeks an Assistant Director (Commissioning) for Adult Social Care to provide strategic leadership and transform service delivery. The role requires deep expertise in commissioning, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for adults, with a focus on collaboration with health and community partners.

Qualifications

• Strong commissioning expertise with a deep understanding of adult social care.
• Leadership skills to inspire teams and drive change.
• Confidence operating at scale and comfort with complexity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across adult social care commissioning.
• Shape local delivery models and lead council-wide programmes.
• Work closely with health and housing partners.

Skills

Commissioning expertise

Leadership

Understanding of adult social care

Job description

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

West Sussex is a county of contrast and opportunity. From our vibrant coastal towns to our rural heartlands, we are proud of our communities and ambitious for the people we serve.

Over the past three years, we’ve laid strong foundations for change in Adult Services. With stable leadership, a clear vision, and a commitment to improvement, we’re now ready to accelerate our transformation. We’re looking for a new Assistant Director (Commissioning) – Adult Social Care to help lead the way.

This is a pivotal role. You’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of adult social care commissioning. From shaping local delivery models to leading council-wide programmes on accommodation, care, and support, you’ll be at the heart of how we deliver better outcomes for adults across the county.

You’ll work closely with our Executive Director of Adults Services and Health (DASS), our strong and stable leadership team, and partners across health, housing, and the voluntary sector. You’ll also play a key role in reshaping our relationship with the NHS as we transform our major s75 agreement and build new, integrated ways of working.

We’re looking for someone with deep commissioning expertise, a strong understanding of adult social care, and leadership skills to inspire teams and drive change. You should be confident operating at scale, comfortable with complexity, and committed to co-production and evidence-based practice.

You’ll be joining a council that’s ambitious, supportive, and ready for the next phase. We’re proud of our progress and excited about what’s next.

We’re especially keen to hear from candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experience, helping us build a leadership team that reflects the communities we serve.

Join us – and help lead the next chapter of our adult social care transformation.

For further information or to apply, please visit: www.leadingwestsussex.com or contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill. Helen Alwell – 07931 543313 – [e-mail] or Anita Denton – 07725 554802 – [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday 15th July at 9:00am

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV (maximum three sides of A4), along with a supporting statement (maximum three sides of A4) detailing your experience, achievements, and how you meet the key criteria for the role, using examples.

Documents should be uploaded via our website. Please include and upload the information in two documents only. If you experience any issues, please contact [e-mail].

Applications should include:

• Full contact details;
• Names, positions, organisations, and contact details for two referees (with your permission to contact them);
• Details of your current salary and notice period;
• Any dates when you are unavailable for an interview.

At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to, and motivated throughout the recruitment process. If you have any specific requests, please email [e-mail].