London ADASS Programme Manager

Camden Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

LGPS

Flexible working

Interest-free loans

Staff networks

Career development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

London ADASS Programme Manager role hosted by Camden Council in London combines strategic leadership with cross-borough collaboration. The post oversees data-driven projects, commissioning, and digital innovation within adult social care, with a focus on equalities and coproduction.

The Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months is based at Camden Council offices with hybrid working, 36 hours per week, and a salary of £61,672 per year. Apply by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking with focus on equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong knowledge of adult social care, data and performance, coproduction, commissioning and digital innovation.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise and collaborate with directors of adult social care and senior leaders to implement London ADASS programme outcomes.
• Lead a portfolio of projects with a focus on data, performance, commissioning, market management and digital innovation.
• Represent London ADASS at regional and national meetings and support change programmes.
• Work on embedding coproduction and ensure cross-borough and London-wide collaboration.

Job description

Job Description

London ADASS Programme Manager (Job Ref: 4266)

Salary: £61,672

Grade: Level 5 Zone 2

Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG/ Hybrid

Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months / Full Time

Hours per week: 36

Closing Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 23:59

Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2026

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is an exciting opportunity to join the London ADASS team as we build our staff team and develop the strategic ambitions and priorities for London ADASS. Camden Council is the host organisation for London ADASS (Association of the Directors of Adult Social Services). London ADASS is a professional association that brings together the directors of adult social care in London to collaborate, share good practice and promote high standards in social care.

The role of the programme manager is to advise and collaborate with directors of adult social care, other senior leaders, Council officers across the London region and partners to implement all aspects of the London ADASS programme and priorities and ensure the projects deliver the programme outcomes. You will have effective partnership working arrangements with all key stakeholders and foster a spirit and culture of partnership in adult social care across London. You will identify issues that require cross-borough attention and London level work in your portfolio.

You will lead a portfolio of projects with a focus on data and performance, commissioning, market management, and digital innovation in adult social care. You will also lead a London wide programme of activities relating to equalities, diversity and inclusion, including embedding coproduction more fully into all the work of the branch.

You will represent London ADASS at regional and national meetings, support and lead change programmes, analyse data, and be a flexible and collaborative member of the team.

This role is not suitable for remote working only. The is an expectation that the postholder will work in the Camden Council office for at least one day a week and other days as required.

All About You

To be considered for this exciting opportunity the successful candidate will be a strategic thinker committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will have extensive and wide knowledge of adult social care including data and performance, coproduction, commissioning and digital innovation. You will have an excellent knowledge of project management methodologies. You will have significant senior-level experience in adult social care, and the ability to work with a wide range of partners. As an excellent communicator, you can present complex issues clearly, manage multiple projects, and balance competing demands. You will also have strong leadership skills and experience in managing and developing people.

We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying.

What We Offer

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Anonymised Application

Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.