Interim Head of Service

3\-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3\-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at providing immediate senior leadership and strategic oversight of the Council’s all\-age commissioning function during a transitional period. The role is crucial for ensuring continuity of service delivery, stabilising team performance, and driving key commissioning programs while supporting a developing service following restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction across all\-age commissioning services.


• Ensure continuity of delivery and maintain performance standards during the interim period.


• Set clear priorities and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.


• Provide assurance to senior leadership on service performance and risks.


• Lead key commissioning programs, including supported living and commissioning frameworks.


• Oversee the development and delivery of commissioning strategies across adult and all\-age services.


• Ensure effective commissioning practices that deliver value for money and positive outcomes for residents.

Essential Experience Required

• Extensive senior leadership experience in adult social care commissioning.


• Strong background in all\-age commissioning models, frameworks, and delivery.


• Proven experience of leading teams through organizational change or restructure.


• Demonstrable experience in program delivery, particularly within supported living or similar service areas.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Social Care, Public Administration, or related discipline).


• Evidence of continued professional development.


• Relevant leadership or management qualification (desirable).

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.


• Duration: 3–4 months (initial).


• 1\-2 days on site.


• We work on a bi\-weekly schedule.

To provide immediate senior leadership and strategic oversight of the Council’s all\-age commissioning function during a period of transition

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