Service Director - Adult Social Care

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to step into this key role of Service Director – Adult Social Care. This is a rare opportunity to take forward a well-established, person‑centred, high-performing service at a time of organisational ambition and positive cultural momentum.

With a Good CQC rating, a stable leadership team and a committed workforce, we are looking for a strategic, values‑driven leader who can maintain our strengths while shaping the next chapter of our journey. You will oversee a broad remit spanning assessment, care management, provider services, mental health (under a S75 agreement), safeguarding and quality supported by an experienced cohort of Heads of Service.

You will bring credibility, confidence, and a collaborative style, working effectively with health partners, providers, Members and internal colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for the people we support. Strong political awareness, relationship‑building capability and sound judgement will be essential as you help us navigate a changing landscape.

‍Whether you are an experienced Service Director or an ambitious senior leader ready for your next step, you will demonstrate:

• Values-based, people-focused leadership
• Experience delivering high-quality social care services
• Ability to lead change and manage complexity
• A track record of successful stakeholder and partnership engagement
• Financial and performance acumen
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams

This is a significant leadership role within a c£110m+ service area, offering the chance to make a genuine difference to adults, families, and communities across Central Bedfordshire.

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight on Sunday 10th May

For more information visit www.joincbcleaders.com

For a confidential conversation, please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill:
Helen Alwell – helen.alwell@tile-hill.co.uk / 07931 543313
Anita Denton – anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk / 07725 554802

To apply:
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact matthew.ashby@tile-hill.co.uk

Applications should include:

• Full contact details;
• Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
• Details of your notice period
• Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview

At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email inclusion@tile-hill.co.uk