How to apply

This guidance contains important information to help with your application:

  • Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details.
  • Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your CV; we may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
  • Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
  • Please ensure that you address the key requirements as set out in the person specification. These competencies will be used as part of the assessment process.
  • Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. We are keen to ensure that all our jobs are accessible to all members of the community and use this data to monitor our progress in doing this.
  • Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
  • Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process:

Closing Date for Applications

Midnight, Monday 6th April 2026 - Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Midnight, Thursday 16th April 2026 - Assistant Director All Age Commissioning
Preliminary Technical Interviews (Virtual) 

W/c 13th April 2026 - Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health 

W/c 27th April 2026 - Assistant Director All Age Commissioning
Final Interviews (In person)

Monday 27th April 2026 - Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Thursday 21st May 2026 - Assistant Director All Age Commissioning


To apply for either role, please click the relevant link below:

Apply for Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health 

Apply for Assistant Director All Age Commissioning

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and help shape the future of Tameside, we want to hear from you!

For an informal discussion, please contact the following:

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health:

Assistant Director All Age Commissioning: