Head of Service (Commissioning and Quality) (Internal Applicants Only)

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Organisation:Leicestershire County Council

Work Location:County Hall Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RA

Salary:72024 to 81300 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)

Working Hours:37 Hours per week (with out of hours rota approximately one week in seven)

Contract Type:Secondment for 12 months

Closing Date:10^th May 2026 (midnight)

Interview Date:19^th May 2026

About the Role

Do you have a sound knowledge of commissioning quality assurance and care markets and will be able to hit the ground running in this busy but rewarding role You will lead manage and direct the service responsible for the commissioning of external provision of adult social services..

Due to the substantive postholder securing a role within the A&C Department to lead on the CQC Improvement Programme we have an exciting opportunity to appoint to a temporary role ofHead of Service Commissioning & Quality as a 12-month secondment

Whilst the role is for a 12 month period there is scope to look at the current operations and make some changes as you see fit. It is very much an opportunity to make an impact and gain valuable experience in a crucial A&C / ASC role.

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About you

• Substantial adult social care experience and a track record of delivery at a policy or operational management level
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of strategic commissioning contract management market shaping and quality assurance framework development
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership across multiple areas
• Advanced theoretical practical and procedural knowledge of social care policy legislation policy and best practice
• Proven ability to lead partnership work with carers colleagues and a variety of external agencies
• Understanding of an ability to apply national local developments and change to develop medium and long term strategies
• Able to work with complex information to provide person-centred solution focussed and resource efficient options and to review performance against targets set

Interested in Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact:

Name: Inderjit Lahel

Telephone:

Email:

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their expression of interest electronically detailing how you meet the points in the About You part of this advert in no more than 2 sides of A4 by 11:59pm on Sunday 10^th May 2026.

If youre thinking about applying then a few things to help: -

• Feel free to reach out to Inderjit Lahel for a quick discussion if you wish
• Think about the style and format in which you put your expression together commensurate to the level of the role
• Explore the current challenges within Leicestershires Adult Social Care market and potential solutions (micro and macro)
• Take a look at the current Market Position Statement for Leicestershire Adult Social Care on Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive both personally and professionally.

  If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see the How to Apply section on our career site.

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