Director of Adults Service Development (Full Time)

New Start; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Director of Adults Service Development to lead large-scale transformation across Adult Social Care and drive the improvement plan. You will modernise service delivery, embed innovative practices, and ensure sustainable change through robust governance and performance management.

The role requires strategic leadership, partnership building across health and social care sectors, and a track record of delivering measurable improvements for residents.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale transformation within complex organisations.
• Proven track record of delivering sustainable service improvement and organisational development.
• Experience with quality assurance, governance, performance management and improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transformation and organisational change programmes across Adult Social Care.
• Drive the delivery of the Adult Social Care Improvement Plan and associated priorities.
• Strengthen quality assurance, governance and performance management frameworks.
• Lead and coordinate the Council's approach to CQC assurance and inspection readiness.
• Modernise service delivery models through innovation, technology and new ways of working.
• Embed preventative and strengths-based approaches throughout Adult Social Care.
• Ensure improvement activity delivers measurable, sustainable and evidenced outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and accountability.
• Build strong partnerships across health, social care, voluntary and community sectors.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable services for Nottingham residents.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist.

Job description

Jobs

Director of Adults Service Development

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Salary

£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)

Expires

06/12/2026

Location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type

Full Time

Lead Transformation at Scale

Nottingham City Council is seeking an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking leader to join us as Director of Adults ServiceDevelopment.

This is a strategic improvement and assurance leadership role focused on driving the Adults Social Care improvement journey, strengthening CQC assurance and readiness, and embedding sustainable improvements in quality, practice, performance and outcomes.

We are looking for an exceptional transformation leader who can modernise services, enhance performance and deliver sustainable organisational change across Adult Social Care. You will lead large-scale programmes that redesign services, introduce innovative ways of working and help Adult Social Care respond effectively to future demand and changing expectations.

As a key member of the Adult Social Care Leadership Team, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape transformation across an entire directorate while creating lasting benefits for residents, communities and partner organisations.

About the Role

As Director of Adults ServiceDevelopment , you will:

• Lead large-scale transformation and organisational change programmes across Adult Social Care.
• Drive the delivery of the Adult Social Care Improvement Plan and associated priorities.
• Strengthen quality assurance, governance and performance management frameworks.
• Lead and coordinate the Council's approach to CQC assurance and inspection readiness.
• Modernise service delivery models through innovation, technology and new ways of working.
• Embed preventative and strengths-based approaches throughout Adult Social Care.
• Ensure improvement activity delivers measurable, sustainable and evidenced outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and accountability.
• Build strong partnerships across health, social care, voluntary and community sectors.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable services for Nottingham residents.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist.

Key Priorities

• Lead complex transformation programmes.
• Modernise service delivery models.
• Improve performance and outcomes.
• Embed preventative approaches.
• Deliver measurable and sustainable change.
• Strengthen CQC assurance and inspection readiness.
• Improve quality, practice and governance arrangements.
• Promote innovation across Adult Social Care services.
• Drive continuous improvement and organisational learning.
• Ensure improvements translate into better outcomes for citizens.

About You

We are looking for a highly credible and experienced leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading large-scale transformation, improvement and change programmes within complex organisations.
• A proven track record of delivering sustainable service improvement and organisational development.
• Experience of quality assurance, governance, performance management and improvement methodologies.
• Strong programme and project leadership capabilities.
• Experience of operating successfully within politically-led organisations and complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication, influencing and partnership-building skills.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.
• A commitment to delivering better outcomes for residents through innovation and continuous improvement.

You will be a strategic thinker, capable of inspiring others and leading change at pace while ensuring improvements are fully embedded and sustainable.

Why Nottingham City Council?

At Nottingham City Council, we put Citizens at the Heart of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of Adult Social Care across Nottingham. You will play a key role in driving improvement, embedding innovation and ensuring services are equipped to meet future challenges while delivering excellent outcomes for residents.

Company: Nottingham City Council

Salary: £101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Director

Closing Date: Sunday 6th December 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview Dates: Week commencing 14th December