Only existing employees of Glasgow City Council or NHS staff can apply for this vacancy
Role: Assistant Chief Officer (Operations & Governance)
Contract Status: Permanent
GCC Salary: Grade 11 LDR3A, £104, £118,643.61, Hours per week: 35
NHS Salary: Grade Band 8D, £103,764 - £108,206, Hours per week: 37
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to the post of Assistant Chief Officer – Operations and Governance. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Chief Officer – Operations and Chief Social Work Officer, with responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the HSCP's Operations and Governance Service.
The successful candidate will provide vision, direction and oversight for a diverse portfolio of services, including Justice and Police Custody, Public Protection, Asylum, Refugee and Homelessness Services, Civil Emergency Planning and HSC Connect. They will be responsible for ensuring that these services are delivered to the highest standards, in line with national policy, statutory responsibilities and the strategic objectives of the HSCP.
This role requires a dynamic and collaborative leader who can drive forward transformational change, lead on commissioning and workforce strategies, and ensure the integration and redesign of services. The post holder will represent the HSCP at local, regional and national levels, contribute to corporate planning and governance, and lead on cross-system and interagency initiatives. They will also play a key role in capital planning and in liaising with the Scottish Government on matters relating to operations and governance.
Applicants must be educated to Master's level in a relevant field and possess extensive senior leadership experience within the NHS, local government or a comparable public or third sector organisation. A proven track record of strategic planning, service transformation and partnership working is essential, along with a deep understanding of the legislative and policy context for health and social care in Scotland.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, political awareness and the ability to lead in a complex, multi-professional environment. They will be expected to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the HSCP.
This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of operational and governance services in Glasgow, supporting the HSCP's vision of enabling people to live healthier, more fulfilled lives within resilient communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adults across Glasgow, supporting the HSCP's vision of enabling people to live healthier, more fulfilled lives within resilient communities.
This is an integrated position as part of the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership. Applications are invited from current employees of Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership Social Work and NHS Services. The successful applicant will be appointed to the post under their current employers (GCC or NHS) terms and conditions and work to the relevant job description attached.
These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
Reasonable adjustments are offered throughout all stages of the recruitment process. For further information or support, please contact John Leese, Principal HR Officer via email or telephone
Application Process: Candidates are invited to contact our Recruitment Partner Eden Scott in the first instance. Thereafter, candidates are invited to apply via Myjobscotland.
Eden Scott Contact: Sarah Gracie, Associate Director on or via email -
Reasonable adjustments are offered throughout all stages of the recruitment process. For further information or support, please contact John Leese, Principal HR Officer via email or telephone
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