Strategic Director of Adults & Public Health (DASS)

London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough, and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK. It’s a great place to live and work, with high achieving schools, a close and friendly community, and exceptional transport links to central London and the rest of the South East. Our Corporate Plan sets out a clear roadmap to make our borough a place everyone is proud to call home. It’s built on three corporate priorities – a council that puts residents first, a borough that is clean and safe, and a place where those in need are supported.

So, you can see how important a role this is. You’ll be a key part of the corporate leadership team, sharing responsibility for the successful delivery of the council’s overall vision, and with a strategic focus on Adult Social Care, Public Health, Commissioning and a range of other services. With a budget of £73m, you’ll collaborate closely with teams across the Council, including Children's Social Care, Education, Housing, and Environmental Services, and partners including health and the third sector. Together, you’ll ensure we deliver well-planned and high-quality social care that safeguards the vulnerable in Harrow and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the directorate.

Candidates must bring extensive experience of working effectively at a senior corporate level within a democratic environment and a diverse community, including commissioning contracts and managing significant budgets. A track record of successful transformation and culture change within a complex organisation is essential, and you must bring the personal vision and professional ability to transform adult social care into an exemplary and self-improving service. You will understand the crucial link between motivation, productivity and retention, and will have delivered effective recruitment strategies in a comparable context. A high level of skill in building and sustaining strong, collaborative partnerships of purpose is a must; and all this must be underpinned by outstanding ability in strategic planning and delivering high-quality statutory services.

For a confidential conversation, contact our consultants Dawn Faulkner or Sean Anderson on 0121 312 3755.