Assistant Director Service Development
Lead strategic development in social care with a high salary, permanent contract, and hybrid work options. Full support and responsibility for wide-reaching services.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Life
The Assistant Director Service Development commands a generous salary, ranging from £100,545 to £111,533. This position offers a permanent, full-time contract and hybrid working arrangements, granting flexibility and security.
As Assistant Director, you’ll oversee prevention initiatives, social care commissioning and market development. Supported housing growth and public health collaboration are also key focuses.
You’ll lead a substantial team, manage a direct budget of £20 million, and coordinate significant directorate budgets exceeding £260 million. Leadership and collaboration are essential competencies here.
Your day revolves around developing and sustaining effective health and adult services, ensuring quality, diversity, and stability within social care and its associated sectors.
Expect involvement in strategic planning, scrutiny over finances, spearheading performance, and ensuring statutory duties—safeguarding residents’ welfare across the area.
Pros of the Position
This is a high-profile role where your expertise will shape the future of health and adult services. The compensation package is highly competitive and reflects the responsibilities involved.
The hybrid working offer provides an excellent work-life balance and empowers you to drive innovative improvements across a large-scale service.
Potenziali svantaggi
The workload is substantial due to the wide remit and the size of the budget handled. Pressure is high, so resilience is essential.
Accountability is a constant—managing performance, budgets, and legal safeguards requires unwavering attention and exceptional leadership skills.
Verdetto finale
This Assistant Director Service Development role is ideal for experienced leaders seeking challenge, strategic influence, and reward. Apply if you’re committed to transformative public service and professional advancement.
