Head of Planning Quality Assurance - NLA

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Head of Planning, Performance & Quality Assurance

North Lanarkshire - Health & Social Care Partnership

Salary: £124,817 - £129,606

North Lanarkshire is one of Scotland’s largest and most ambitious local authorities, delivering services that make a real difference to the lives of over 341,000 residents.

North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is the integrated partnership between North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) and NHS Lanarkshire (NHSL), operating through the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB).

We are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Health & Social Care Partnership as Chief Officer / Head of Planning, Performance & Quality Assurance.

This pivotal role will lead strategic planning, commissioning, performance management and quality assurance across the HSCP, ensuring high-quality, integrated services that improve outcomes for service users, carers and communities. Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and external partners, you will drive innovation, transformation and continuous improvement while shaping the future direction of health and social care services.

We are looking for a proven senior leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, performance improvement and partnership working within a complex public sector environment. You will bring strong political awareness, exceptional leadership skills and a track record of delivering impactful change, service excellence and best value.

Join us at an exciting time of transformation and help create a brighter, healthier and more inclusive future for North Lanarkshire.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th August 2026.

As this is a joint partnership post, the successful applicant has the opportunity to be considered for employment under either North Lanarkshire Council or NHS Lanarkshire Terms and Conditions of Employment.

For further information on NHS Lanarkshire Terms and Conditions, and to apply, please click the relevant link below:

• NHS Lanarkshire Terms & Conditions and Application
- This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the holder will be expected to comply with the Chief Officers’ Code of Conduct, demonstrating the ethical standards expected of officials in public service. The Council’s conditions of service for Chief Officer posts are those for the Scottish Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Officials in Scotland, as varied in terms of any local agreement(s) in force from time to time.