Interim Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning

Contract: Fixed Term up to 6 months

Contract Reason: Vacancy Cover

Salary: £107,521

Hours: (36 hours per week)

Base Location: Tameside One, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 6BH

Assessment Date: TBC

The Role

Are you an ambitious and valuesdriven commissioning leader ready to make a real, lasting difference to children, young people, adults, and families? We are looking for an exceptional Interim Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning to shape the future of our allage health and social care system.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forwardthinking organisation with a clear focus on quality, outcomes, prevention, and partnership working. You will play a pivotal role in transforming services, strengthening our provider market, and delivering better outcomes for our residents.

This interim role is to support Adults, Children and Public Health whilst the recruitment of the permanent Assistant Director role is ongoing. The role will primarily focus on supporting the Interim Strategic Director for Adult Social Care & Health overseeing the commissioning strategies, market shaping, contract management and partnership delivery across the system, and part of the Adult’s Senior Leadership team.

About You

• A proven track record of senior leadership in commissioning
• Deep understanding of social care regulations, contract and performance management
• Experience in managing contract compliance, service quality, and commissioning outcomes
• Ability to develop and influence a sustainable, highquality provider market.
• Capability to develop integrated commissioning models across health and social care.
• The ability to inspire teams and build trusted relationships across systems

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to shape the future of commissioning to improve outcomes for children and adults at a time of significant national reform and local ambition. You’ll join a collaborative, valuesdriven organisation that is committed to achieving the very best for our residents.

If you are a strategic and compassionate leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

‘’Hello, I’m Joe Kelly, Interim Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside.

‘’Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I’m extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them.

‘’I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities.

‘’By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You’ll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You’ll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care.

‘’The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents’ lives.’’

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

This is a politically restricted post.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to offer sponsership.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

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We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please click here for more information on our guaranteed assessment scheme.

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager joe.kelly@tameside.gov.uk