Head of Health, Care Neighbourhood Coordination

Surrey (Hybrid Working Available)
Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnerships Directorate
Interim Contract

About the Role

Austin Dean Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a progressive Local Authority to appoint an Interim Head of Health, Care & Neighbourhood Coordination—a key leadership role driving transformation across integrated health and social care systems.

This is a critical interim assignment, leading the coordination and delivery of a new Community & Neighbourhood Model, with a strong focus on prevention, early intervention, and system integration across the Council, ICB, and VCSE sectors.

You will operate within a highly complex environment, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful change and improved outcomes for communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated neighbourhood models across health and social care
• Drive prevention and early intervention strategies to reduce demand on acute services
• Work in partnership with ICB, VCSE, and statutory organisations to deliver shared priorities
• Support delivery of outcomes from the Better Care Fund (BCF) 2025/26 Review
• Lead coordination around BCF disaggregation across new unitary structures and ICB footprint
• Provide oversight to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) programmes and working groups
• Ensure alignment with strategic, political, and financial priorities
• Represent the organisation at senior-level boards and partnership meetings
• Drive transformation, service improvement, and innovation across the system

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within health, social care, or integrated systems
• Strong understanding of ICB frameworks, Better Care Fund, and partnership working
• Experience leading complex transformation programmes
• Ability to influence at Executive and Board level
• Strong strategic, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Resilient, proactive, and able to operate independently in high-pressure environments

Why Join This Interim Opportunity?

• Play a key leadership role in system-wide transformation
• Work alongside senior executives across health and local government
• Deliver meaningful impact across communities and services
• Flexible hybrid working
• Competitive rate

Why Work with Austin Dean Recruitment?

• Access to exclusive interim and senior leadership roles
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
• Fast-track onboarding and compliance
• Trusted partner across health and social care recruitment

Apply Now

This is an urgent interim requirement, and we are keen to speak with experienced leaders immediately.

Apply today or contact Austin Dean Recruitment for a confidential discussion.