Head of Services- North of England

ASHDOWN GROUP; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Head of Service to lead adult services across the North of England. This pivotal role requires substantial leadership experience in social or healthcare services, strong commercial expertise, and a focus on service transformation and quality. The position is remote, necessitating travel to various locations, and offers a salary of up to £70,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior leadership roles in adult social care or healthcare.
• Demonstrable experience with service transformation and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape adult services across the North of England.
• Translate national policy into local service delivery.
• Champion a culture of inclusion and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Financial management

Operational delivery

Change management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially aware Head of Service for a national charity to lead and shape their adult services across the North of England. This is a pivotal senior role in a values-driven organisation committed to enabling people to live independent, fulfilling lives. The Head of Service will have experience working autonomously, managing challenges, driving change, and ensuring excellence in service delivery.

This is a remote role, requiring frequent travel to sites across the North of England. Candidates must have their own transport.

Reporting to the Director of Operational Transformation, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for adult services across your designated region, translating national policy into impactful, local service delivery. In line with the organisation’s values, you will champion a culture of inclusion, safeguarding, and continuous improvement, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with all regulatory standards. The role will lead transformation, innovation, and change management initiatives, building effective partnerships with local authorities, health bodies, and community stakeholders to facilitate the best outcomes for users.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Substantial senior leadership experience in adult social care or related healthcare services.
• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and service transformation.
• Deep understanding of the adult social care/healthcare policy landscape.
• Experience with safeguarding leadership and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CQC).
• Strong financial management, strategic planning, and operational delivery skills.
• A collaborative, resilient, and supportive leadership style.

Opportunity and Benefits

This is a newly created role, offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and commercially astute manager with a background in Social Care, Healthcare, or Charity sectors.

The salary is up to £70,000, with benefits including pension, healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and staff discount scheme.