Head of Service Operations | Adult Social Care
5 days ago
DescriptionSalary 77833 - 85119 per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Adult Social CareLancashire County Council is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and transform adult social care services across the county. This is a senior leadership role with strategic responsibility for delivering high-quality person‑centred care that meets the needs of our diverse communities.You’ll be at the forefront of operational delivery ensuring compliance with regulatory standards driving performance and fostering a resilient and skilled workforce. Your leadership will shape the future of adult social care in Lancashire aligned with our Living Better Lives in Lancashire vision and the Leading Lancashire Framework.You will be responsible forLeading the operational delivery of adult social care services across Lancashire.Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and statutory duties under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.Driving service improvement, workforce development and budget management.Championing customer‑focused care and embed inclusive strength‑based leadership.Representing Adult Services at strategic forums and influence policy and practice.What We Are Looking ForOperational Leadership Excellence: Extensive experience leading large‑scale diverse operational teams in Adult Social Care or Health with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality services in a regulated environment.Strategic Service Development: Ability to shape and deliver service plans aligned with legislative and policy frameworks including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act while driving continuous improvement and transformation.Workforce Champion: A visible and motivational leader who builds resilience and excellence across the adult social care workforce through effective supervision, development and performance management.Collaborative System Leader: Skilled in partnership working across agencies and communities with the ability to influence policy, represent the council externally and lead whole‑system approaches to improve outcomes for residents.Closing Date: 23rd October 2025Interview date: 4-6th NovemberWhy join usBy joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you’ve always wanted.In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package which includes:A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.Job Description & Person SpecificationRequired Experience: DirectorKey SkillsSuccession Planning, Growing Experience, Expense Management, Management Experience, Rackspace, Laboratory Management, Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Relationship Management, Leadership Experience, negotiation, TaxonomyEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1Yearly Salary: 77833 - 85119 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full timeDescriptionSalary 77833 - 85119 per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Adult Social CareLancashire County Council is seeking a Head of Operationsto lead and transform adult social care services across the county. This is a senior leadership role with strategic responsibility for delivering high-quality person-centred care that meets the needs of our...
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