Head of Service - Operations
- Midlands
- £500-550 per day
- Contract
- Full-time
Team: Adult Social Care & Health – Operations
Contract: 6 months (Interim)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £500–£550 per day (negotiable up to £600 for exceptional candidates)
Location: County Hall, Lewes (with oversight of services in Eastbourne and Hastings)
Working Pattern: On-site 1 day per week minimum, remainder remoteContact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 |Sheldon Phillips are working with East Sussex County Council to find an experienced interim Head of Service to lead their Adult Social Care and Health – Operations division. This is a key strategic role overseeing services across multiple sites, offering strong leadership across an evolving landscape. The successful candidate will bring exceptional legal literacy, a strategic mindset, and a track record of change management.What You Can Expect:Key strategic leadership role within a well-structured and ambitious councilPrimary base in Lewes with teams located in Eastbourne and HastingsOne day per week office-based minimum, with flexibility around meetingsCollaborative, forward-thinking senior leadership teamStable 6-month interim assignment with potential for extensionDuties and Responsibilities:Provide strategic oversight and leadership to adult social care operations across East SussexDrive service improvements through effective change management and performance planningCollaborate with senior stakeholders, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across servicesLead on transformation initiatives and workforce developmentMonitor and manage service budgets and operational effectivenessSupport integration of services across health and social careRequirements:Enhanced DBSStrong legal literacy and policy understanding within Adult Social CareProven experience in strategic leadership and operational deliveryDemonstrable success in leading change within large public sector organisationsHigh-level communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skillsAbility to travel across sites in Lewes, Eastbourne, and Hastings when requiredIf you’re ready to take on a high-impact leadership position and shape adult social care delivery in East Sussex, we’d love to hear from you.Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 |