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Director Roles

WANTED! – THREE TALENTED INDIVIDUALS .... to join the Adult Social Care Services Directorate within Northamptonshire County Council:

Northamptonshire is known as an innovative council and has been in the forefront of a number of key initiatives. We are seeking three highly motivated individuals: Working within the Adult Social Care Services Directorate, the Assistant Directors for Adults & Transitions and Quality & Contracting will continue to lead the transformation of Northamptonshire's Adult Social Care and Safeguarding services. The Assistant Director for Learning, Skills and Education will be responsible, within the Children, Families and Education Directorate, for the further implementation of the strategic vision for education in Northamptonshire. You will need to be used to:

Having accountability for outcomes;

Meeting financial targets;

Demonstrating an ability to lead and inspire teams.

Most importantly, you will share our values, have a real passion for your area of specialism and be committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for people who use our services. Does this describe you? – If so, please apply for a full job information pack!

 

Assistant Director: Adults and Transitions  Ref: 60497

£92,776 to £105,235 per annum

For more information please visit this website


Assistant Director: Quality and Contracting Ref: 60499

£78,907 to £88,564 per annum

For more information pleae visit this website

 

Assistant Director: Learning, Skills and Education Ref: 56512

 £92,776 to £105,235 per annum County Hall, Northampton – Permanent, 37 hours per week

For more information please visit this website

 

For an informal discussion for ref 60497 & 60499 please contact Carolyn Kus on 01604 367670.

For an informal discussion for ref 56512 please contact Alex Hopkins on 01604 366359.

Please note these posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and post 60497 is subject to HCPC Registration.

For additional information about these roles and to apply online or download an application pack, please go to the links above  If you require an application pack in an alternative format, please contact 0300 126 7666.

Closing date: 3rd October 2013.

 

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