Executive Director Adults Services and Housing
There’s a distinctive, energising sense of excitement and possibility about Somerset Council, and it’s a uniquely rewarding place to be a senior leader. We’ve promised our residents that we will build a fairer, greener, resilient, more flourishing Somerset, that cares for the most vulnerable and listens to them. While (like many places) we face a number of big challenges, we also have a deeply positive culture of self-improvement, a healthy economic outlook, and great partnerships – plus of course the invaluable experience, expertise, assets, and networks of our five predecessor councils. So it’s a promise we’re looking forward to keeping.
Good housing and good health have never been more important in building flourishing communities. While we’re making excellent progress in a number of areas, there’s always more to do. Priority areas for this portfolio include building on our recent successful investment into Adult Social Care, developing a comprehensive strategic plan for housing, and capitalising on our excellent partner relationships. It’s great to be in a position where we can confidently look ahead to the medium and longer term, exploring the options for innovation, redesign and even better provision in the future.
Candidates will bring experience, energy, optimism and the deft interpersonal skills to move us forward, faster, from day one. With an impressive track record of getting interesting things done, you’ll be able to deploy exceptional analytical and influencing capacity to operate effectively at a system level. You’ll be joining a team that’s powerfully motivated to make Somerset a better place, with a rich seam of co-production and innovation running throughout the workforce.
For more information about this role, please view the Role Profile below.
Chief Executive Duncan Sharkey recently spoke to the MJ about this fantastic opportunity. If you would like to read his interview, please visit the link below.
Fresh thinking and new approaches in Somerset - Duncan Sharkey speaks to the MJ
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