The client is seeking a Director General for Adult Social Care to lead the transformation of adult social care policy and strategy. This senior leadership role will involve working closely with colleagues from across the health and care sector to deliver the Government's priorities in relation to adult social care. The successful candidate will provide strong, visible leadership for the adult social care system across central and local government, as well as working on wider local government issues to support local health and care systems.
Reporting to the Permanent Secretary and the NHS Chief Executive, the Director General will play a pivotal role in delivering national policy, stewarding system-wide reform, and delivering outcomes that matter to patients and citizens. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to public service to help build the highest quality, most compassionate health and care system in the world. Diversity is vital to the success of this role, and the client actively welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds to ensure an inclusive and effective Civil Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Health and Social Care during a time of significant change and reform. The new Department will incorporate the role of NHS England to create a more accountable and agile centre for health and care leadership. The Director General for Adult Social Care will be a key player in this transformation, working to secure funding, support workforce development, and drive health improvement in collaboration with local government partners. If you are passionate about making a difference in the health and care sector, have the necessary capabilities, and believe in the future vision for our communities, the client looks forward to receiving your application.