Assistant Director Strategy and Planning

Norfolk County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Strategy and Planning to lead the design and delivery of adult social care strategies. The role focuses on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within a key leadership position. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in social care and a commitment to stakeholder engagement. This is a full-time position with hybrid working conditions.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in social care or public sector transformation.
• Strong strategic planning and programme management skills.
• Deep understanding of social care reform and system-wide collaboration.
• Commitment to co-production and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead change and inspire excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of adult social care strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed planning methods.
• Develop departmental strategy and oversee savings programmes.
• Drive transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in social care

Strategic planning skills

Programme management skills

Understanding of social care reform

Commitment to stakeholder engagement

Ability to lead change

Job description

Assistant Director Strategy and Planning

County Hall, Norwich (Hybrid)

Permanent contract – 37 hours per week

£77,732 to £86,720 per annum

We’re looking for a visionary Assistant Director of Strategy & Planning to lead the design and delivery of our adult social care strategy, planning, programme management, and engagement approach. This is a key leadership role driving transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement across the department.

You’ll work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to embed dynamic planning and delivery methods. You’ll be responsible for developing our departmental strategy, overseeing savings programmes, and ensuring our services are co‑designed with the people of Norfolk.

This role is central to our ambitious transformation programme, built on Human Learning Systems principles. You’ll foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and empowerment—creating a positive environment where people thrive and services continuously evolve based on what matters to residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of adult social care strategy, planning, programme management, and engagement approach.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed dynamic planning and delivery methods.
• Develop departmental strategy, oversee savings programmes, and ensure services are co‑designed with residents.
• Drive transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven senior leadership experience in social care or public sector transformation.
• Strong strategic planning and programme management skills.
• Deep understanding of social care reform and system‑wide collaboration.
• Commitment to co‑production and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead change and inspire excellence.

Join us in delivering meaningful change and creating a sustainable, person‑centred adult social care system for Norfolk.

Find out more and apply.

Closes: 7 December 2025