Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Islington Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for an Head of Programmes, Strategy and Improvement this role will be: N1 1XR

The right candidate will:

Manage Adult Social Care's improvement priorities in advance of the upcoming CQC inspections.

As part of the Departmental Management Team in Adult Social Care, the ASC Improvement Programme Manager will play a crucial role in delivering on the vision for Adult Social Care: For Islington to be a place made up of strong, inclusive and connected communities, where regardless of background, people have fair and equal access to adult social care support that enables residents to live healthy, fulfilling and independent lives.

Working with the corporate and political leadership to identify and ensure delivery of their vision, priorities, and value to residents.
Leading on developing partnership networks and relationships to improve the wellbeing outcomes for residents and strengthen collaborative working and integration.
Facilitating joint working across the sub-region and region in relation to projects and services that affect our residents and people who use our services.
Creating and delivering strategies for our communities, enhancing resident voice and influence producing an annual directorate service plan which reflects an effective use of resources and is underpinned by service improvement.

Lead an effective Programme Management function within the Adult Social Care Directorate, providing strong and motivational leadership to the ASC Improvement Team
Support the development and delivery of the Adult Social Care improvement priority projects, including playing a lead role in inspection preparation and response
Oversee the departments communication and coproduction approach ensuring these align to delivery of our vision and link into the corporate strategy and priorities

We require the following:

Successful and substantial senior management experience of developing strategy and change across complex public sector areas.
Evidence of a track record of successfully operating as a leader in a large, complex and comparable setting and demonstrating political awareness with the ability to create effective working relationships with elected members to provide objective, complex and technical advice and support.
Extensive experience of running successful programmes and projects which have driven or led to service improvements and/or change, managing risk and assurance programmes and delivering effective governance.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,