Thurrock Council • Thurrock, Essex, RM176SL RM17 6SL
About this role
Job Title
Health & Care Programme and Development Manager - Intelligence and Impact
Salary
£53,460 - £61,638 per annum
Grade
G
Contract Type
2-year Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours
37 Hours per Week
About the Department
The service is responsible for the development and implementation of the Adult Social Care transformation programme - as part of Better Care Together Thurrock and the Integrated Care Strategy. Although the role will support a range of transformation programmes, there will be a focus on intelligence-led system redesign and evaluation frameworks across the health and care partnership.
About the Role
The role sits within Adult Social Care but will work in partnership with Housing and local NHS and voluntary and community sector partners.
As a Health & Care Programme and Development Manager, you will be responsible for
- The development and implementation of intelligence-led system redesign and evaluation frameworks across the health and care partnership (Better Care Together Thurrock)
- The development and implementation of our approach to place-based integration
- Improve the outcomes of local people through the development of integrated and person-focused solutions and system-change
This role offers the chance to make a real difference by ensuring place based intelligence support effective decisions, improve services, and allocate resources more effectively to improve service quality, efficiency, workforce practices, and outcomes for individuals.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who has
- A good understanding of health and social care.
- A good understanding of the role of the community and voluntary sector and asset-based community development.
- Experience of delivering change initiatives and/or system redesign to improve health and care outcomes.
- The ability to and experience of working in partnership with others to develop and deliver change.
DBS Check
A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only)
28th May 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External)
7th June 2026
Interview Date
To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact
Gavin Beard - Health & Care Transformation Service Manager
| 01375 652641
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below
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