Service Director - Adult Social Care

Service Director Adult Social Care

Central Bedfordshire Council View all jobs

• Tile Hill, West Midlands
• £106,769-114,229 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 16 hours ago

Salary: £106,769 - £114,229 per annum pro rata

Closing date: 10th May 2026

To find out more and to apply for this role you must apply via our recruitment partner

Inspiring leadership for a person-centred future.

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to step into this key role of Service Director - Adult Social Care. This is a rare opportunity to take forward a well-established, person-centred, high-performing service at a time of organisational ambition and positive cultural momentum.

With a Good CQC rating, a stable leadership team and a committed workforce, we are looking for a strategic, values-driven leader who can maintain our strengths while shaping the next chapter of our journey. You will oversee a broad remit spanning assessment, care management, provider services, mental health (under a S75 agreement), safeguarding and quality supported by an experienced cohort of Heads of Service.

You will bring credibility, confidence, and a collaborative style, working effectively with health partners, providers, Members and internal colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for the people we support. Strong political awareness, relationship-building capability and sound judgement will be essential as you help us navigate a changing landscape.

Whether you are an experienced Service Director or an ambitious senior leader ready for your next step, you will demonstrate:

• Values-based, people-focused leadership
• Experience delivering high-quality social care services
• Ability to lead change and manage complexity
• A track record of successful stakeholder and partnership engagement
• Financial and performance acumen
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams

This is a significant leadership role within a c£110m+ service area, offering the chance to make a genuine difference to adults, families, and communities across Central Bedfordshire.

To find out more and to apply for this role you must apply via our recruitment partner

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Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to step into this key role of Service Director - Adult Social Care. This is a rare opportunity to take forward a well-established, person-centred, high-performing service at a time of organisational ambition and positive cultural momentum. With a Good CQC rating, a stable leadership team and a committed workforce, we are looking for a strategic, values-driven leader who can maintain our strengths while shaping the next chapter of our journey. You will oversee a broad remit spanning assessment, care management, provider services, mental health (under a S75 agreement), safeguarding and quality supported by an experienced cohort of Heads of Service. You will bring credibility, confidence, and a collaborative style, working effectively with health partners, providers, Members and internal colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for the people we support. Strong political awareness, relationship-building capability and sound judgement will be essential as you help us navigate a changing landscape. Whether you are an experienced Service Director or an ambitious senior leader ready for your next step, you will demonstrate:

• Values-based, people-focused leadership
• Experience delivering high-quality social care services
• Ability to lead change and manage complexity
• A track record of successful stakeholder and partnership engagement
• Financial and performance acumen
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams
This is a significant leadership role within a c£110m+ service area, offering the chance to make a genuine difference to adults, families, and communities across Central Bedfordshire.