Interim Head of Programmes, Strategy and Improvement

Job Title: Interim Head of Programmes, Strategy and ImprovementRate: £750 per day (Inside IR35 - potentially negotiable)Contract Length: 3-6 monthsWorking Arrangement: 4/5 days per week, HybridLocation: London

Overview:Panoramic Associates is pleased to partner with a London local authority in their search for an experienced Interim Head of Programmes, Strategy and Improvement for the Adult Social Care department. This pivotal role will focus on driving service improvements, developing strategic partnerships, and embedding change across the department to align with the council's ambitious vision for adult social care.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Assurance, Strategy, and Improvement, the successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and elected members to deliver key improvement projects. You will play a crucial role in preparing the department for the new CQC Local Authority inspection framework and driving continuous improvement across adult social care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Adult Social Care Improvement Programme, ensuring alignment with the council's broader vision and priorities.
• Oversee the planning and preparation for CQC inspections, ensuring the department is inspection ready.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the quality of care, enhance resident engagement, and support collaboration between health and social care services.
• Manage a team of 3-4, providing strong leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establish a robust programme management function within the directorate, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and delivery of improvement projects.
• Work closely with corporate and political leadership to influence strategic decision-making and embed improvements across the directorate.
• Oversee the directorate's communications and co-production approach, ensuring alignment with the council's broader strategy and goals.
• Manage budgets related to programmes and projects of up to £10 million, ensuring value for money and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information:

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programme management and strategic leadership within a local authority or public sector environment, with a focus on adult social care.
• You will be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive change across the organisation.
• This role will require strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with CQC inspections and/or local authority performance improvement is highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead improvement and change within a critical service area, with the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. If you are ready to take on this challenge, please submit your application to Harrison at Panoramic Associates today.

Note: All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.