Operations and Partnerships Manager
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Job Summary
- Suffolk County Council
- Address:West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU - Hybrid
- Salary:60135 per annum(pro rata)
- Hours:37 hours per week flexible working options available
- Contract:Fixed term or Secondment for 12 months
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults in Suffolk Suffolk County Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations and Partnerships Manager to join our West management team.
This key role involves managing area social work teams and contributing to the effective leadership of our services. You will support the Senior Management team in delivering high-quality services and fostering effective integration between health and social care.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
- Lead area social work teams to deliver high quality social care reablement mental health and therapy services
- Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to ensure health and social care systems are joined up and accessible
- Promote Suffolk County Councils vision objectives and priorities to staff partners and the public
- Drive a high-performance culture within area teams focusing on customer needs and continuous improvement
- Manage operational service delivery including planning human resources business development and financial oversight
- Ensure compliance with statutory services and operational obligations such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Lead specific projects and programmes working with Area Directors County Councillors and health leaders.
You will need
- extensive experience in social work practice and assessment at a senior level
- strong understanding of key challenges facing local government and Adult Social Care
- proven ability to engage effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
- skilled in managing resources to deliver efficient and effective outcomes
- capable of inspiring and motivating teams to achieve shared goals and high performance.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).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
You will manage the Operations and Partnership teams in West Suffolk area as we progress to the emerging new operating model and locality-based alliances. The area that you work in will be aligned to the clinical commissioning group footprint and you along with the Senior Management team will be responsible for the operational service delivery within it. You will directly manage the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams made up of social work services occupational therapy and reablement services.
You will be responsible for the operational social work delivery in your area.
You will work with local contract and service development teams and managers to understand develop and co-design practice that will inform future commissioning models and new ways of working.
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 contactVictoria Carter(she/her)for a casual conversation.You can reach her by calling.
If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - 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 encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a CV your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling . 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:11.30pm 19 October 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
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
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