Head of Programmes, Strategy & Improvement - Islington

Job Title**: Head of Programmes, Strategy, and Improvement **Location**: Islington, London **Please only apply if you have relevant previous experience** as outlined Below. **About the Role** Are you an experienced and visionary leader ready to make a meaningful impact on Adult Social Care? Join our **Assurance, Strategy, and Improvement** team as the **Head of Programmes, Strategy, and Improvement** at Islington Council. In this senior leadership role, you'll drive key strategic projects, lead improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of our ambitious vision: creating a borough where everyone, regardless of background, has access to equal opportunities and quality of life. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead and manage the Adult Social Care Improvement team and deliver strategic improvement projects. - Collaborate with senior leadership and elected members to embed change and achieve service improvements. - Oversee the preparation and response to CQC inspections and ensure compliance with national policies. - Develop and deliver comprehensive strategies that enhance the wellbeing of residents. - Foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including health and social care sectors, to ensure continuous improvement. - Drive forward a culture of co-production with service users and carers, ensuring their voices are at the heart of service development. **What We're Looking For** - **Only apply if you have substantial, relevant experience** in senior management within the public or social care sector, specifically in strategy development, programme management, and leading change initiatives. - Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower teams. - Experience managing complex programmes with significant budget responsibility (up to £10M). - Deep understanding of adult social care policies, particularly CQC inspection frameworks. - A commitment to tackling inequality, promoting diversity, and fostering an inclusive work environment. **Why Work with Us?** At Islington Council, we're committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued and supported. Our employees enjoy: - A flexible, agile working environment that promotes work-life balance. - Opportunities for professional growth and career development. - A diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to equality. - A competitive salary and benefits package. **How to Apply** If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on (phone number removed). Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: * DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy * Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us * Bonus for finding your own job * Twice weekly payroll * Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free