Head of Service Commissioning (Quality) | Adult Social Care

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Head of Service Commissioning (Quality) to lead strategic direction and quality assurance in Adult Social Care. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader with expertise in safeguarding and partnership building. Responsibilities include service planning and establishing community partnerships. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered for this vital leadership position.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Staff discount scheme

Development and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in Quality Assurance and Safeguarding with deep knowledge of the Care Act.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships across different sectors.
• Skilled in using data feedback to drive service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead service planning across Adult Services.
• Act as the professional lead for quality assurance.
• Establish partnerships across various sectors.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Safeguarding

Partnership Building

Data Analysis

Leadership

Job description

Description

Salary 77833 - 85119 per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Adult Social Care

Lancashire County Council is seeking a highly motivated Head of Service Commissioning (Quality) to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role where youll shape strategic direction champion quality assurance and influence service delivery across a complex and critical landscape. Working within the Leading Lancashire Framework youll collaborate with partners across health care and community sectors to ensure Lancashire residents receive high-quality person-centred support.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on lives across the county while leading innovation safeguarding excellence and driving workforce resilience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and shape service planning across Adult Services ensuring effective practice performance budget management and workforce development to improve outcomes for Lancashire residents.
• Act as the professional lead for quality assurance safeguarding and care market support. Provide line management to the Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist supporting the delivery of the Living Better Lives in Lancashire vision.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships across the Safeguarding Adults Board NHS Police voluntary and community sectors and district councils to set direction and ensure integrated high-quality care and support.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities under the Care Act Mental Capacity Act and CQC frameworks are met. Use data feedback and business intelligence to inform strategy and ensure readiness for regulatory scrutiny.

What We’re Looking For :

• Expertise in Quality Assurance and Safeguarding: A strategic leader with deep knowledge of safeguarding Care Act responsibilities and CQC-regulated activity capable of developing and embedding quality assurance frameworks across operational teams and the care market.
• Strong Partnership Builder: Proven ability to lead whole-system approaches and build strategic partnerships across NHS Police voluntary and community sectors and criminal justice networks to improve outcomes for residents.
• Data-Driven Strategist: Skilled in using data feedback and business intelligence to inform planning drive service improvement and ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and compliance.
• Inspirational Leadership: A visible and motivational leader who champions professional practice supports workforce development and drives innovation and resilience across diverse teams in a complex environment.

Closing Date : 23rd October 2025

Interview date : 4-6th November

Why join us

By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career youve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package which includes :

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Job Description & Person Specification

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary

77833 - 85119