Throughout life, we can face all kinds of challenges. Many of which can make us dependent on the care and support of others.

At Powys County Council, we're committed to providing a comprehensive range of adult social care services so that everyone who lives in the county receives the help and support they need.

In this front-line role, you'll adopt a collaborative, regional approach as you head up the development and delivery of those services.

You'll join us at a time of significant transformation. We're introducing a new model – service commissioning. It's about focussing first on the specific positive impact we need services to have in our communities, and then deciding how best to achieve those goals.

Whether services are ultimately delivered by us, a partner, external provider or the voluntary sector, they will be truly tailored to people's needs. Put simply, Powys County Council will become more efficient, whilst residents benefit from better services.

These changes go beyond operational models to people's mindset and behaviour. You'll help us achieve the challenge of change.

Your role

• Work with the Strategic Director, management team and other Heads of Service to implement our new commissioning model
• Collaborate with partners, stakeholders and citizens to re-imagine and re-model integrated, innovative services with clear local agendas
• Facilitate the development of performance management and scrutiny systems to support service commissioning, delivery and improvement
• Ensure services secure real benefits and positive outcomes within the community, which are recognised and appreciated by residents
• Help us to create sustainable communities, skills development and economic growth

Your background

You have a strong track record of achievement at a senior level within a complex adult social care function. Your credentials include:

• Leading the formulation of objectives, policies and strategies
• Driving change and service improvement
• Establishing a responsive, customer focussed and high performing culture
• Building strong and effective relationships and partnerships across boundaries
• Providing leadership, guidance and support at the highest level
• Achieving strategic and operational excellence in adult social care
• Inspirational leadership and influential communication skills

To discover more and apply, visit Powys website.

Closing date: 26th May 2013.