Merton’s vision is to be London’s best Council. Innovation and ambition underpin our success in delivering high quality services to date. As Assistant Director you will give the strategic and operational leadership to the commissioning and delivery of a portfolio of crossfunctional projects and work streams and their associated strategic interdependencies to achieve better outcomes for residents.

Working with the senior management you will provide effective leadership and programme management to deliver the implementation of the community and Housing Department Strategy, Improvement and Delivery Programme of work.

We are proud of our desire to do things differently, think creatively and deliver services with a fresh approach. Working closely with key partners including the NHS will be critical to meeting financial challenges.

You will have a proven track record of achieving and managing cultural and organisational change, and of leading improvement across Housing and adult social care as well as a record of innovative achievements in partnership and joint working.

To apply visit www.merton.gov.uk/jobs

For an informal discussion about either role please ring 020 8545 3680