Assistant Director Communities and Integration

Assistant Director – Communities & Integration | Permanent contract | £77,732 to £86,720 per annum (Scale O) | 37 hours per week| County Hall, Norwich (Hybrid)Are you ready to lead the future of integrated health and social care in Norfolk?We’re looking for a Assistant Director – Communities & Integration to drive strategic commissioning, integration, and prevention across Norfolk’s adult social care landscape. This is a an opportunity to lead the development of innovative, outcome-focused services that support people to live independently and thrive in their communities.In this pivotal role, you will:• Lead integrated commissioning across health and social care, shaping joint priorities and delivery models.• Oversee the Better Care Fund, ensuring investment drives meaningful impact.• Champion co-production and partnership working with internal teams, health providers, and community stakeholders.• Develop and embed commissioning strategies that respond to increasing demand and workforce challenges.• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance across the Communities and Integration Team.We’re seeking a strategic leader with:• Extensive experience in senior roles within health and social care.• Deep understanding of commissioning, integration, and transformation agendas.• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.• A commitment to equity, co-production, and continuous improvement.Join us in shaping a sustainable, integrated care system that delivers real outcomes for Norfolk’s communities.Apply now to make a lasting impact in adult social care.These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:Competitive salary- Generous holiday entitlement- Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need- ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out- A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers- Relocation expenses (where applicable)- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes- Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill jobIf you would like to know more about this role, please contact Nicholas Clinch (Director of Transformation, Partnerships and Place Commissioning) via email (nicholas.clinch@norfolk.gov.uk), if you would like to arrange a time for a further discussionBefore you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification here to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.Closing date: 27 th November 2025 at 23:55