At Nottinghamshire County Council, we’re more than an organisation, we’re a community – inside and out. Serving over 844,000 residents, we pride ourselves on supporting, empowering, and respecting one another. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire by providing high-quality, vital services for our residents. When you join us, you will become part of something greater. You’ll work closely with colleagues and the wider community to help make a real difference to the lives of our communities. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on the doorstep. Our vision for Adult Social Care in Nottinghamshire is for every person in Nottinghamshire to live in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing things that matter to them. In Nottinghamshire lots of people need support to live their best life. Social care is personal, practical and emotional support for people who need it and works alongside health care. We know everyone’s experience of social care is different and the system can feel complicated. Although social care is often linked to key services, we think social care is about much more than getting a service - it is about having a good life. Our community social work and therapy team brings to life our practice framework and is key to unlocking our vision for those that draw upon care and support in our County. Our people want a leader who is compassionate, understands deeply how to support and drive excellent practice, and who can lead across our Council and wider partnerships. Confident in coproduction, successful in working with partners across the sector, and relentless in pursuing great outcomes for people are key requirements for this role. The challenge for this Service Director will be to manage resources to maximum effect to ensure equity across our diverse County. This is a role that offers challenge, reward, and the chance to transform lives. Why join us? This is your opportunity to lead in a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking council that puts people at the heart of everything we do. In Nottinghamshire, we don’t just manage services - we shape the future. We care about your development and success. A place where your leadership makes a real difference. A council that champions collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. As you work hard for our county, we’ll look after you with plenty of benefits and wellbeing initiatives. Your work-life balance will be a priority, so you’ll get a generous annual leave entitlement as well as flexible working options. And we’ll also give you access to plenty of support, including our staff networks. Plus, you’ll be enrolled in our local government pension scheme and have the option to apply for a season ticket, our cycle to work scheme, and more. If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now. For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna: Carol Coyle on 07500 887849 or email: carol.coylepenna.com Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morrispenna.com Closing date: 25th May 2025 Technical Interviews: TBC Fireside Chat with Executive Director: TBC Stakeholder Panel/ Member-led Interview: TBC To apply please click the apply link below: