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Head Of Service - Asc; Executive Management
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Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8RE, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-22
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i-Jobs
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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Management
Healthcare Management, Project & Program Management, General Management, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Head Of Service - Asc (Executive Management)
Location:
Fisher gate, Preston, PR1 8RE
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months - 2/3 days in the office
Working Hours:
37 hours per week – 09:00 – 17:00
Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 432.83 per day
Job Reference: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
Lead Learning Disability, Autism (LDA), and Disability Services across Adult Social Care.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to senior service managers and service managers.
Drive service improvement and ensure high-quality, person-centred service delivery.
Lead performance, governance, and compliance across the service.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to achieve service objectives.
Support and oversee transition services where applicable.
Manage resources, budgets, and workforce planning effectively.
Attend Lancashire offices at least 2 days per week.
Person Specification
Significant experience as a Head of Service or in a senior leadership role within Adult Social Care.
Strong background in Learning Disability, Autism (LDA), and Disability Services.
Experience managing senior managers and leading large, complex teams.
Knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, safeguarding, and best practice.
Experience with transition services is highly desirable.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work on-site in Lancashire for at least 2 days per week.
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