Operations and Partnership Manager
Operations and Partnership Manager
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- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- 58270 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Post 1: Operations and Partnerships Manager (Mental Health Teams - 37 hours per week)
- Post 2: Operations and Partnerships Manager (Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism Teams - 37 hours per week)
- Post 3: Operations and Partnerships Manager (Learning Disability and Autism - 18.5 hours per week)
- Permanent
At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. Were not just a local authority; were a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Operations and Partnerships Manager youll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
Youll lead and inspire our Adult Social Care teams across Suffolk working closely with the Head of Operations. Your leadership will help shape the future of social care in our county.
On a typical day you might:
- Provide innovative and assertive leadership to deliver our Social Care strategy for independence.
- Support the delivery of our Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism (MHLDA) transformation programme Independent Lives.
- Drive high-quality social work practice using the Signs of Safety model.
- Develop integrated working with community health and other partners.
- Manage a service of around 75 social care staff and oversee a budget of over 100m.
- Be a key part of the LD and A and MH Adult Social Care management team.
- Deliver value for money and impactful outcomes.
You will need
We hope youll bring:
- A commitment to delivering the best services for people in Suffolk.
- Evidence of high performance and partnership working at a senior level within a local authority or similar organisation.
- A passion for transformation and improving lives.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Youll be joining a passionate and collaborative team thats proud to make a difference. We work flexibly with hybrid options available and were committed to supporting your development and wellbeing.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contactJo Cartner for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling0or emailing
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you are able to deliver the role. Please also include your preference for the roles.
You should use theSupporting Statement template.
Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of one sides of A4.
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling 0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm04 August 2025.
Interview date: 8th August 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
