DeputeChief Officer – Operations and Chief Social Work Officer B9

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care organization in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Depute Chief Officer – Operations and Governance / Chief Social Work Officer. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership and the delivery of critical services, including policy development and operational excellence within integrated health and social care services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in service transformation and a strong grasp of governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in strategic leadership and service delivery in health and social care.
• Proven record of policy development and service transformation.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service transformation and policy development.
• Ensure delivery of effective and responsive services.
• Provide professional advice to local authority regarding social work services.

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DeputeChief Officer – Operations and Chief Social Work Officer B9

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NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

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United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Role: Depute Chief Officer (Operations and Governance / Chief Social Work Officer)
Contract Status: Permanent
GCC Salary: Grade 12 LDR4b, £120,128.40 - £132,725.93, Hours per week: 35
NHS Salary: Grade Band 9, £122,736 - £128,051, Hours per week: 37

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to the pivotal role of Depute Chief Officer – Operations and Governance / Chief Social Work Officer. This is a unique opportunity to join the Executive Management Team and play a central role in shaping the future of integrated health and social care services across the city.

As Depute Chief Officer – Operations and Governance / Chief Social Work Officer, you will be accountable to the Chief Officer and the Integration Joint Board (IJB) for the strategic leadership, planning, and delivery of a wide portfolio of services, including Adult Services, Children’s Services, Older People’s Services, and Care Services. You will lead on policy development, service transformation, and operational excellence, ensuring that services are responsive, effective, and aligned with the HSCP’s strategic objectives.

In your statutory capacity as Chief Social Work Officer, you will provide professional advice to the local authority and the IJB, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social work services. You will be expected to empower senior managers, uphold professional standards, and offer critical insight on governance, risk, and performance.