84 Temporary, Executive / Management / Consulting jobs in Kensington And Chelsea, Kensington And Chelsea

Pay Level: SML12Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 37 hours / Full timeLocation: Slough / HybridThe closing date for applications is midnight on: 15th September 2025Interviews will be held week commencing: 22nd September 2025What you'll be doing:The Head of Market Management is a senior leadership role within Adult Social Care responsible for strategic oversight of market management functions, including quality assurance, contract management, procurement, brokerage, and direct payments. The postholder leads 26 staff and manages a £45 million contracted spend budget, driving transformational change to deliver better outcomes and value for money while ensuring provider compliance and market sustainability. This role requires strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder engagement to shape the local care market and deliver cashable savings targets.What you'll have

• Strategic Leadership - Extensive experience managing strategic services with large teams and multi-million pound budgets
• Sector Expertise - Background in adult social care, health services, or council service delivery
• Commissioning & Procurement - Proven track record in planning, commissioning, and procurement processes with statutory compliance
• Financial Management - Strong budget management, resource allocation, and delivering efficiency savings
• Quality Assurance - Experience with contract management, quality frameworks, and regulatory compliance
• Team Leadership - Successfully leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals and performance targets
• Stakeholder Management - Building productive relationships with providers, partners, and developing co-produced outcomes
• Matrix Management - Experience working across teams and organisations in complex environments
• Policy Development - Leading development and delivery of policies and strategies
• Legislative Knowledge - In-depth understanding of Care Act 2014, Procurement Act 2023, and CQC standards
• Communication Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication for reports to senior stakeholders and elected members
  
  What we offer:At Slough Borough Council, we understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accomodate different working patterns.Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
We offer a wider range of great benefits including:
• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Our commitment to equality and diversity through our vibrant employee networks:
• R.E.A.C.H (Race Equality and Celebrating Heritage) Network - celebrating cultural diversity and promoting racial equality
• Women's Network - supporting career development and workplace equality for women
• Employees with Disabilities Forum - advocating for accessibility and inclusion
• LGBTQIA Network - fostering an inclusive environment for all colleagues
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to & from work