Executive Director – Adult and Social Care

Fixed Term Contract – 2 Years
Putting People First. Leading with Vision. Changing Lives in Redbridge.
Redbridge is one of the UK's fastest-growing and most diverse boroughs, and we are ambitious about the future of our people and communities.

As Executive Director of Adults, you will lead the transformation of adult social care and health, driving innovation and integration to meet the evolving needs of our residents. With a strong foundation of high-quality services, active partnerships, and a vibrant voluntary sector, you'll shape inclusive, person-centred approaches that promote independence, wellbeing, and dignity. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our organisation offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a borough committed to excellence, fairness, and community.

The Role
We are seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Executive Director – Adults and Social Care to act as our statutory Director of Adult Social Services (DASS). You will provide visible leadership across the Council and the wider health and care system, driving transformation and delivering outstanding, person-centred services for vulnerable adults and their families.

You Will Oversee a Broad Portfolio Including

• Adult Social Care operations and quality assurance
• Public Health
• Health integration and partnerships
• Market sustainability and commissioning
• Safeguarding adults and carers
• Disability and rehabilitation services
• Transitions and support for people with complex needs

This is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You will play a strategic role in delivering integrated, inclusive services through a strengths-based and prevention-led approach. Working closely with NHS partners, the voluntary sector, and our communities, you'll help redesign services to meet growing demand while driving innovation, efficiency, and excellent outcomes.

About You
You will bring:

• A strong track record of senior leadership in adult social care or a closely related field in a large, complex setting.
• Deep understanding of public health, care market dynamics, and the integration of health and social care services.
• An understanding of national performance and inspection regimes such as CQC,DHSC to ensure the authority is well prepared and performing at all times.
• A strategic mindset with experience in leading transformation, commissioning and delivering value for money.
• The ability to lead and inspire diverse teams and engage partners across the public, voluntary and private sectors.
• A deep personal commitment to equality, inclusion, co-production, and continuous improvement.

You will be politically astute and confident in providing clear strategic advice to elected Members and colleagues, helping to shape the wider direction of the Council. Your leadership will embed a performance culture and ensure Redbridge continues to deliver safe, effective, and empowering services for its residents.

Join us and be part of a leadership team that is passionate about delivering for Redbridge's communities.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
Fixed Term Contract – 2 Years
Putting People First. Leading with Vision. Changing Lives in Redbridge.
Redbridge is one of the UK's fastest-growing and most diverse boroughs, and we are ambitious about the future of our people and communities.

As Executive Director of Adults, you will lead the transformation of adult social care and health, driving innovation and integration to meet the evolving needs of our residents. With a strong foundation of high-quality services, active partnerships, and a vibrant voluntary sector, you'll shape inclusive, person-centred approaches that promote independence, wellbeing, and dignity. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our organisation offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a borough committed to excellence, fairness, and community.

The Role
We are seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Executive Director – Adults and Social Care to act as our statutory Director of Adult Social Services (DASS). You will provide visible leadership across the Council and the wider health and care system, driving transformation and delivering outstanding, person-centred services for vulnerable adults and their families.

You Will Bring

• A strong track record of senior leadership in adult social care or a closely related field in a large, complex setting.
• Deep understanding of public health, care market dynamics, and the integration of health and social care services.
• An understanding of national performance and inspection regimes such as CQC,DHSC to ensure the authority is well prepared and performing at all times.
• A strategic mindset with experience in leading transformation, commissioning and delivering value for money.
• The ability to lead and inspire diverse teams and engage partners across the public, voluntary and private sectors.
• A deep personal commitment to equality, inclusion, co-production, and continuous improvement.

You will be politically astute and confident in providing clear strategic advice to elected Members and colleagues, helping to shape the wider direction of the Council. Your leadership will embed a performance culture and ensure Redbridge continues to deliver safe, effective, and empowering services for its residents.

Join us and be part of a leadership team that is passionate about delivering for Redbridge's communities.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.