Assistant Director Strategy & Planning
Permanent contract 77732 to 86720 per annum (Scale O) 37 hours per week County Hall Norwich (Hybrid)
We are looking for a visionary Assistant Director of Strategy & Planning to lead the design and delivery of our adult social care strategy, planning, programme management and engagement approach. This is a key leadership role driving transformation, innovation and continuous improvement across the department.
You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to embed dynamic planning and delivery methods. You will be responsible for developing our departmental strategy, overseeing savings programmes and ensuring our services are co-designed with the people of Norfolk. This role is central to our ambitious transformation programme built on Human Learning Systems principles. You will foster a culture of learning, collaboration and empowerment, creating a positive environment where people thrive and services continuously evolve based on what matters to residents.
Qualifications
* Proven senior leadership experience in social care or public sector transformation.
* Strong strategic planning and programme management skills.
* A deep understanding of social care reform and system-wide collaboration.
* Commitment to co-production and stakeholder engagement.
* The ability to lead change and inspire excellence.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working, dependent on your job role and business need
* Norfolk Rewards – our employee discount programme helps you save money on almost anything from everyday groceries and clothes to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out
* A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
* Relocation expenses (where applicable)
* An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependant pensions
* Tax‑efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
* Access to our tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
Application details
Closing date: 7th December 2025 at 23:55
Redeployment closing date: 2nd December 2025 at 23:55
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Nicholas Clinch (Director of Transformation Partnerships and Place Commissioning) via email if you would like to arrange a time for a further discussion.
Before you apply we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions.
Priority consideration may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or who are in a redeployment position.
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