Head of Business and Operations for Adult Social Care

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving coordinating and delivering the Adult Social Care (ASC) Improvement & Transformation Programme. Working closely with the Director of Modernisation this role leads major strategic change ensures robust governance and supports the delivery of improved outcomes operational effectiveness and financial sustainability across ASC services. The postholder will translate national policy into local practice lead inspection readiness and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Lead the development and delivery of the ASC Improvement & Transformation Programme in alignment with the Modernisation Programme.
Develop outcomebased workplans with the Director of Modernisation ensuring alignment with corporate governance frameworks.
Translate national policy legislation and regulatory requirements into local improvement initiatives.
Oversee transformation programmes linked to Care Act duties safeguarding integration prevention and independence.
Drive measurable service redesign that improves outcomes increases efficiency and supports financial sustainability.
Lead preparation for inspections and external reviews including the CQC assurance framework.
Develop and maintain strategies procedures and guidelines that support strong governance and assurance across the ASC operating model.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience leading largescale transformation or improvement programmes within ASC health or a similar complex public sector environment.
Strong background in programme and project management governance and risk management.
Experience using performance data financial analysis and demand modelling to inform strategic decisionmaking.

Essential Qualifications Required

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g. social care health public policy business management).
Formal project or programme management certification (e.g. PRINCE2 MSP APM) is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of national ASC legislation policy and regulatory frameworks (including the Care Act).

Additional information to note

Working hours: 36 hours per week
Lynton House 255-259 High Road Ilford Greater London IG1 1NY United Kingdom
We work on Bi weekly payment schedule

The role closes on 14^th April 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving coordinating and delivering the Adult Social Care (ASC) Improvement & Transformation Programme

Required Education:

The Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving coordinating and delivering the Adult Social Care (ASC) Improvement & Transformation Programme

3 months contract with a local authority Job PurposeThe Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving coordinating and delivering the Adult Social Care (ASC) Improvement & Transformation Programme. Working closely with the Director of Modernisation this role leads majo...

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving coordinating and delivering the Adult Social Care (ASC) Improvement & Transformation Programme. Working closely with the Director of Modernisation this role leads major strategic change ensures robust governance and supports the delivery of improved outcomes operational effectiveness and financial sustainability across ASC services. The postholder will translate national policy into local practice lead inspection readiness and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Lead the development and delivery of the ASC Improvement & Transformation Programme in alignment with the Modernisation Programme.
Develop outcomebased workplans with the Director of Modernisation ensuring alignment with corporate governance frameworks.
Translate national policy legislation and regulatory requirements into local improvement initiatives.
Oversee transformation programmes linked to Care Act duties safeguarding integration prevention and independence.
Drive measurable service redesign that improves outcomes increases efficiency and supports financial sustainability.
Lead preparation for inspections and external reviews including the CQC assurance framework.
Develop and maintain strategies procedures and guidelines that support strong governance and assurance across the ASC operating model.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience leading largescale transformation or improvement programmes within ASC health or a similar complex public sector environment.
Strong background in programme and project management governance and risk management.
Experience using performance data financial analysis and demand modelling to inform strategic decisionmaking.

Essential Qualifications Required

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g. social care health public policy business management).
Formal project or programme management certification (e.g. PRINCE2 MSP APM) is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of national ASC legislation policy and regulatory frameworks (including the Care Act).

Additional information to note

Working hours: 36 hours per week
Lynton House 255-259 High Road Ilford Greater London IG1 1NY United Kingdom
We work on Bi weekly payment schedule

The role closes on 14^th April 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving coordinating and delivering the Adult Social Care (ASC) Improvement & Transformation Programme

Required Education:

The Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead will be responsible for driving coordinating and delivering the Adult Social Care (ASC) Improvement & Transformation Programme