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Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future

Be the Difference in Tameside

Are you an inspiring and strategic leader ready to make a lasting impact?

Do you have the vision, energy, and commitment to lead in a forward-thinking organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does?

Tameside Council is seeking dynamic senior leaders to join our executive team —someone who can drive transformation, foster innovation, and champion inclusive growth across our borough. Be bold, ambitious and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes for the people of Tameside

Tameside is a borough on the rise. Nestled between the buzz of Manchester and the beauty of the Peak District, it offers the best of both worlds. We’re proud of our strong communities, rich heritage, and bold regeneration plans—from our 9-town revitalisation to green infrastructure and inclusive economic growth.

We’re part of the Greater Manchester family, with access to world-class networks, innovation hubs, and collaborative leadership. Our organisation is values-led, resident-focused, and committed to tackling inequalities head-on.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of a place with purpose, passion, and potential.

Salary: Circa £130,000

Location: Tameside Council

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)

We are seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health to lead our vision for outstanding adult social care and public health services, to champion independence, dignity, and wellbeing for residents and to be a key system leader within local health and social care partnerships.

This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our organisation. You will shape strategic direction, drive innovation, and ensure that our services are compassionate, sustainable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our communities. Working closely with elected members, partners, providers and our dedicated workforce, you will help us deliver integrated, person‑centred services that make a meaningful difference every day.

 What you’ll lead

  • Adult social care, safeguarding, commissioning, and community services
  • Population Health services that promote and support health improvements
  • Transformation programmes that improve outcomes and deliver value for money
  • Strong partnerships with health partners, voluntary and community organisations
  • A culture of high performance, learning, and continuous improvement

 What you’ll bring

  • A proven track record of senior leadership in adult social care, public health or a related field
  • Deep understanding of statutory responsibilities, regulatory frameworks, and sector challenges
  • The confidence to lead complex change with clarity, empathy, and ambition
  • A commitment to co‑production, inclusion, and empowering people to live fulfilling lives
  • The ability to inspire teams and build trusted relationships across systems

 Why join us

This is an opportunity to shape the future of adult social care and public health at a time of significant national reform and local ambition. You’ll join a collaborative, values‑driven leadership team that is committed to innovation, prevention, and delivering the very best for our residents.

If you are a strategic, compassionate, and courageous leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, Monday 6th April 2026

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Salary: £107,521

Location: Tameside Council

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Are you an ambitious and values‑driven commissioning leader ready to make a real, lasting difference to children, young people, adults, and families? We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning to shape the future of our all‑age health and social care system.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation with a clear focus on quality, outcomes, prevention, and partnership working. You will play a pivotal role in transforming services, strengthening our provider market, and delivering better outcomes for our residents.

You will oversee commissioning strategies, market shaping, contract management, and partnership delivery across the whole age-range.

What you’ll bring

  • A proven track record of senior leadership in commissioning
  • Deep understanding of social care regulations, contract and performance management
  • Experience in managing contract compliance, service quality, and commissioning outcomes
  • Ability to develop and influence a sustainable, high‑quality provider market.
  • Capability to develop integrated commissioning models across health and social care.
  • The ability to inspire teams and build trusted relationships across systems

Why join us

This is an opportunity to shape the future of commissioning to improve outcomes for children and adults at a time of significant national reform and local ambition. You’ll join a collaborative, values‑driven organisation that is committed to achieving the very best for our residents.

If you are a strategic and compassionate leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, Thursday 16th April 2026

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