Strategic Assistant Director, Adult Services - Hybrid

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in East Midlands seeks an experienced Assistant Director for Adult Services to lead strategic planning and operational delivery. You will manage a £100m+ budget and drive service transformation while ensuring safeguarding and statutory duties are met. The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience, a professional qualification, and expertise in integrated services. This hybrid role requires working approximately 3 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational social work leadership.
• Strong background in neighbourhood health working and developing integrated services.
• Strategic management experience within a complex, political environment.
• Expertise in budget management and financial accountability.
• Excellent communication, partnership building and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Adult Services.
• Drive service transformation and innovation.
• Lead key strategic programmes with stakeholders.
• Manage a £100m+ budget for service delivery.
• Build partnerships at local, regional, and national levels.
• Inspire a talented workforce for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Operational social work leadership

Neighbourhood health and integrated services development

Strategic management

Budget management

Communication skills

Partnership building

Problem-solving

Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion

Education

Professional qualification in social care, health, or management

Job description

A local government authority in East Midlands seeks an experienced Assistant Director for Adult Services to lead strategic planning and operational delivery. You will manage a £100m+ budget and drive service transformation while ensuring safeguarding and statutory duties are met. The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience, a professional qualification, and expertise in integrated services. This hybrid role requires working approximately 3 days a week in the office.