Executive Director - Adults and Social Care

Redbridge London Borough Council; Redditch; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an Executive Director of Adults and Social Care to lead innovative transformations in adult services, ensuring high-quality, inclusive care for vulnerable residents. This senior role involves strategic oversight, collaboration with various health and community sectors, and a commitment to equality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in senior leadership in a complex setting.
• Deep understanding of public health and care market dynamics.
• Experience in leading transformation and delivering value for money.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of adult social care and health, ensuring person-centred services.
• Oversee operations across Adult Social Care, public health, and safeguarding.
• Engage with NHS partners and communities to redesign services.

Skills

Leadership

Public Health

Integration of Health and Social Care Services

Commissioning

Equality and Inclusion

Job description

Executive Director – Adults and Social Care
London Borough of Redbridge Council
Salary: Competitive

Putting People First. Leading with Vision. Changing Lives in Redbridge.

Redbridge is one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most diverse boroughs, and we are ambitious about the future of our people and communities.

As Executive Director of Adults, you will lead the transformation of adult social care and health, driving innovation and integration to meet the evolving needs of our residents. With a strong foundation of high-quality services, active partnerships, and a vibrant voluntary sector, you’ll shape inclusive, person-centred approaches that promote independence, wellbeing, and dignity. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our organisation offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a borough committed to excellence, fairness, and community.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Executive Director – Adults and Social Care to act as our statutory Director of Adult Social Services (DASS). You will provide visible leadership across the Council and the wider health and care system, driving transformation and delivering outstanding, person-centred services for vulnerable adults and their families.

You will oversee a broad portfolio including:

Adult Social Care operations and quality assurance Public Health Health integration and partnerships Market sustainability and commissioning Safeguarding adults and carers Disability and rehabilitation services Transitions and support for people with complex needs This is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You will play a strategic role in delivering integrated, inclusive services through a strengths-based and prevention-led approach. Working closely with NHS partners, the voluntary sector, and our communities, you’ll help redesign services to meet growing demand while driving innovation, efficiency, and excellent outcomes.

About You

You will bring:

A strong track record of senior leadership in adult social care or a closely related field in a large, complex setting. Deep understanding of public health, care market dynamics, and the integration of health and social care services. An understanding of national performance and inspection regimes such as CQC,DHSC to ensure the authority is well prepared and performing at all times. A strategic mindset with experience in leading transformation, commissioning and delivering value for money. The ability to lead and inspire diverse teams and engage partners across the public, voluntary and private sectors. A deep personal commitment to equality, inclusion, co-production, and continuous improvement. You will be politically astute and confident in providing clear strategic advice to elected Members and colleagues, helping to shape the wider direction of the Council. Your leadership will embed a performance culture and ensure Redbridge continues to deliver safe, effective, and empowering services for its residents.

Join us and be part of a leadership team that is passionate about delivering for Redbridge’s communities.

To find out more or apply, visit https://redbridgenextlevel.co.uk/welcome/
For a confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultants at Penna:

Carol Coyle on 07500 887849 or email: [e-mail]

Amin Aziz on 07709 514141 or email: [e-mail]