Overview
In this role you will provide strategic leadership for Derbyshire’s Adult Social Care and Public Health, guiding a large portfolio in a county with over 800,000 residents. You will work with elected members, NHS leaders and partners to deliver sustainable, high-quality services that improve outcomes and reduce inequalities. The role combines political awareness, change leadership and enterprise-wide collaboration to shape services for healthier, independent communities. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence health reforms, drive innovation and support community wellbeing. You will join the Executive Leadership Team to ensure resident-focused delivery and long-term sustainability.
Pay / Benefits
- generous annual leave
- excellent local government pension
- employee discounts
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for Adult Social Care and Public Health
- Fulfil statutory responsibilities of Director of Adult Social Services
- Collaborate with elected members, NHS leaders, providers and partners to deliver lasting change
- Strengthen prevention and tackle inequality
- Drive innovation while ensuring financial sustainability
- Shape future public services in Derbyshire and beyond
- Lead cross-functional teams and drive organisational change
Key requirements
- significant leadership experience in complex environments
- political awareness
- track record of leading organisational change
- ability to navigate complexity and build trusted relationships
- focus on resident outcomes
- experience in local government or health/social care settings (preferred)
- collaborative approach
- strategic vision
- operational pragmatism
- strategic planning
- change management
- stakeholder engagement
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