Executive Director - Health and Social Care

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Knowsley is seeking an Executive Director for Health and Social Care. The role involves leadership across Adult Social Care and Public Health, discharging statutory duties, and providing strategic advice within the Executive Management Team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in health and care systems and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The role offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Inclusive culture

Opportunities for innovation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering transformation in health and care systems.
• Experience as a statutory Director of Adult Social Services is preferred.
• Ability to influence at local, regional, and national levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across Adult Social Care and Public Health.
• Discharge statutory duties and offer strategic advice.
• Collaborate with the Executive Management Team to deliver the Council Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic insight

Partnership skills

Excellent communication

Political astuteness

Education

Relevant health or social care qualification

Job description

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About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will provide clear, decisive leadership across Adult Social Care, Public Health and Whole Life Commissioning, ensuring the planning, design and delivery of high-quality, person-centred services for the people of Knowsley. You'll be empowered and fully accountable for outcomes within your remit, making decisions that improve lives every day.

You will discharge the statutory duties of the Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), offering expert strategic advice on statutory functions and professional practice. You will be a key member of the Executive Management Team - working corporately to deliver our Council Plan 2025-2030 and Borough-wide priorities.

About you

We are looking for an accomplished senior leader with a track record of delivering transformation at scale across complex health and care systems. You will bring credibility as a statutory DASS (or readiness to step into the role), exceptional partnership skills, and the confidence to influence at local, regional and national levels. You will combine strategic insight with practical delivery - aligning performance, people and resources to achieve better outcomes and value for money. You will need to be collaborative, partnership focussed, politically astute, and inspired by our Knowsley Better Together approach.

This role carries corporate responsibilities across the Council-supporting members as community leaders, leading priority initiatives and, when needed, deputising for the Chief Executive.

Why Knowsley?

We are a values-driven authority with a clear plan, strong partnerships and a shared ambition to improve lives. You'll find a committed team, an inclusive culture, and the freedom to innovate.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

Key Dates

Closing Date - 1 February 2026

Technical Longlist Interview - 5 February 2026

Assessment Centre (In Person) - 26 February 2026

Employment and Appointments Committee (In Person) - 27 February 2026

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

James Duncan - Chief Executive - [e-mail] or by telephone [phone].

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Salary range

• £125,712 - £137,831 per year