The Role

Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health
Nottinghamshire County Council
Salary: £160,458

We’re Nottinghamshire County Council, and we’re a community inside and out. As we proudly serve a population of over 800,000 people across our county, we support each other, empower each other and respect each other. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire. And we do that by providing top-quality, vital services for our residents, working closely together, and with people in the wider community, to do it. It means that when you join us, you’ll feel part of something bigger than yourself. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on your doorstep.

​Lead with purpose, impact, and integrity as Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health at Nottinghamshire County Council. We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior team as Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health, to help further shape the future of care and wellbeing across the county. This is a pivotal moment for adult social care. As we embrace integrated care models, tackle the complexities of an ageing population, and respond to evolving health inequalities, we need a leader who can turn challenge into opportunity. You’ll bring clarity, compassion and courage to this system leadership role with a clear focus on improving outcomes, enabling independence, and ensuring the most vulnerable residents receive the care and support they need.

As Deputy Chief Executive (along with the other Executive Directors) you’ll drive system-wide transformation across adult social care, working at the heart of our Integrated Care System to shape sustainable, person-centred services. With strategic vision and operational grip, you’ll collaborate with partners and communities to champion prevention, and strengths-based practice at corporate wide level. We're seeking a values-led leader with deep sector expertise, proven experience delivering transformation in complex systems, and a relentless commitment to inclusion, empowerment.

You will be our system leader for Adult Services and influence regional and national policy while championing the needs of our most vulnerable people. Your focus will be on public service reform, promoting early intervention and prevention, ensuring our residents receive timely and effective support.

You will provide visionary leadership to our good services, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and exceeded. Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing workforce, you will foster a culture of inclusion, and excellence. Working closely with elected members, you will provide advice to support decision-making and political priorities. You will drive efficiency and value for money while maintaining high-quality service delivery.

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.

  • A place where your leadership makes a real difference.
  • A council that champions collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
  • A role that offers challenge and reward

As you work hard for our county, we’ll look after you with a strong focus on career development and growth alongside multiple benefits and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. Your work-life balance will be a priority, so you’ll get a generous annual leave entitlement as well as flexible working options. We will also give you access to plenty of support, including our staff networks. You will be enrolled in our local government pension scheme and have access to our wide range of rewards.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna:

Closing date: 27th August 2025 (Midnight)

Technical Interviews: W/C 1st September 2025 (Virtual)

Stakeholder Panel/ Final Panel Interview: 19th September 2025

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