Job Summary
Assistant Director - Lifelong Services - Disabilities (reference: SCC/TP/287909/4418)
* Positions: 1
* Category: Executive Senior Management
* Contract type: Permanent
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Posted: 20 January 2026
* Closing date: 8 February 2026
* Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
* Starting salary: £90,363 per annum
Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference for adults with disabilities and neurodiversity? Do you have the vision and leadership to drive transformation and deliver outstanding outcomes for Surrey's residents?
We are seeking an exceptional leader to become our Assistant Director - Lifelong Services - Disabilities. This is a pivotal role, leading specialist teams to provide dedicated support for individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity and overseeing county‑wide transition services to ensure young people and their families experience the highest quality outcomes.
About Us
The Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships directorate is on a significant and ambitious transformation programme, with a focus on independence, prevention and early intervention strategies, tackling inequalities and improving access to services to ensure that no‑one is left behind.
You'll be part of a forward‑thinking leadership team, shaping the future of services for our residents. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference.
About The Role
As the Assistant Director, you will lead and manage the Learning Disability and Autism teams, Transition Team and in‑house Supported Independent Living services. You will be responsible for delivering assessments and interventions that promote independence and improve outcomes for individuals and their families or carers.
A key part of the role is to drive transformation from traditional institutional care to community‑based services that reflect people’s aspirations for ordinary lives. You will work with commissioning colleagues to ensure services promote independence, build community capacity and provide access to universal services and employment.
Collaboration is central to the role – you will work closely with colleagues in the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate, the NHS and other health partners. Efficient management of budgets and resources is essential to ensure quality, compliance and value for money. You will also champion equality, diversity and inclusion, providing leadership on equality issues throughout the service.
The contractual base for this role is the Council’s headquarters at Woodhatch Place in Reigate, however travel around the County for meetings and visiting teams is required. Agile working is supported, so you can work however, whenever and wherever suits you best around requirements to physically attend a Surrey location.
Shortlisting Criteria
* A degree‑level or equivalent qualification, with management experience in a complex business environment.
* Membership of an appropriate professional body or evidence of continuing professional development.
* Extensive professional knowledge of social care and health service provision for adults, including the impacts of disability or autism.
* A complete understanding of the statutory framework for health and social care, relevant legislation, best practice and research.
* Proven ability to lead transformational change, manage budgets and deliver high‑quality services.
* Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams.
Additional Information
An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.
How to Apply
* The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/02/2026.
* Shortlisting is planned for the week commencing 09/02/2026.
* Subject to confirmation, interviews will be held in‑person at Woodhatch Place, Reigate.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a disability confident employer – if you have shared a disability on your application and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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