Hybrid: Strategic Lead, Adult Social Care Transformation

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; 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

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.