Corporate Director - Adult Social Care and Health

Kent County Council; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an exceptional leader for Adult Social Care and Health. This role involves statutory responsibilities and system-wide oversight to deliver high-quality, sustainable care for residents. The successful candidate will lead a talented team, work collaboratively with NHS partners, and shape the delivery of adult social care. Ideal leaders possess strategic vision and operational credibility, along with a proven record in driving improvement within complex systems.

Qualifications

• Values-driven, collaborative leader with strategic vision.
• Proven record of driving improvement in complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented directorate and work with NHS partners.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care for Kent's residents.
• Shape the future design and delivery of adult social care.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic vision

Operational credibility

Driving improvement

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking anexceptional leader for Adult SocialCare and Health – a role that combines thestatutory duties of the Director of Adult
Social Services (DASS) with system-wideresponsibility for commissioning, publichealth, and integration across healthand care.

This is a defining leadership opportunity atscale. You’ll lead a talented directorate andwork with NHS partners, Integrated CareBoards, districts, and the voluntary sectorto deliver high-quality, sustainable, andperson-centred care for Kent’s residents.

You’ll champion prevention andindependence, strengthen financialresilience, and drive improvement andtransformation across services.

Local Government Reorganisation presentsan additional opportunity to shape thefuture design, governance, and delivery ofadult social care in one of England’s largestand most complex counties.

We’re looking for a values-driven,collaborative leader with strategic vision,
operational credibility, and a proven recordof driving improvement in complex systems.

For a confidential discussion, contactAndrew Tromans (07805 226301) or
Carol Coyle (07500 887849).

Closing date: Sunday 14th December 2025.

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.