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Heads of Service at Newham

Heads of Service at Newham



Destination Newham – a new heart for London. With major investment, strong partnerships and a host of exciting regeneration projects, including being a key focus for the Olympics legacy, Newham is fast becoming a new heart for London.

To ensure we are best placed to take full advantage of the opportunities this brings, we have restructured our Adult Social Care service to help deliver our aim of transforming the lives of the people of the borough, by investing in services to support them in achieving their aspirations.

Head of Assessment and Care Management

up to £110,00

With a professional social care or health qualification, you will be focused on embedding a culture of customer focus, developing our workforce and strengthening safeguarding procedures.

Head of Market Management and Governance

Up to £92,500

You will need a strong commercial focus to develop provider frameworks, ensuring we manage risk whilst also developing a flexible and responsive market.

Head of Commissioning

Up to £92,500

You will work across the full range of Adult Social Care services, working with health colleagues and other partners to provide support for GPs and ensure that our communities have access to the services they need and want.

If you want Newham to be your next destination, then please visit this link for further details. Alternatively, you can contact our retained consultant at GatenbySanderson, David Slatter on 0121 644 5704.

Closing date: Tuesday 28th August 2012.

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