Head Of Localities (Oppd)

•    Lead and develop locality services that promote independence, wellbeing and community resilience.
•    Drive the delivery of a strengths-based, person-centred operating model across adult social care and community services.
•    Provide strategic leadership for multidisciplinary teams working within geographical localities.
•    Build and maintain effective partnerships with health colleagues, voluntary and community organisations, housing providers and other key stakeholders.
•    Ensure services are responsive, outcome-focused and aligned with council priorities and statutory responsibilities.
•    Lead transformational change programmes that improve quality, performance and resident experience.
•    Manage significant budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and sustainable service delivery.
•    Create a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, inclusion and professional excellence.

We are looking for a strategic leader who can combine vision with operational excellence.
•    Significant senior management experience within adult social care, community services, health or related public sector environments.
•    A strong understanding of strengths-based practice, safeguarding, Care Act responsibilities and integrated working.
•    Proven experience of leading large, complex teams through change and transformation.
•    Excellent partnership-building and stakeholder management skills.
•    A track record of delivering service improvement and positive outcomes for residents.
•    Strong financial, performance and commissioning acumen.
•    Outstanding communication, leadership and influencing abilities.
•    A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and resident engagement.
Essential Qualifications
•    Relevant professional qualification or equivalent senior leadership experience.
•    Evidence of continuing professional development.
•    Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.
 

Why Join Barnet?
•    The opportunity to shape and influence strategic services across one of London's largest councils.
•    A collaborative and supportive senior leadership team.
•    Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
•    Generous annual leave entitlement.
•    Local Government Pension Scheme
•    A comprehensive wellbeing offer.
•    Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities.
 

How to apply 

If you are a visionary leader with the ambition, resilience and expertise to lead our Localities Service and make a lasting difference to the lives of Barnet residents, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help create stronger communities, improved outcomes and a brighter future for Barnet.
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.