Senior Development and Improvement Manager

We're looking for a Senior Development and Improvement Manager to fill a newly created post, Interested?

We believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do and to make Gateshead a place where everyone Thrives. We want it to be a great borough, with vibrant Communities, where businesses can grow, residents feel supported and live fulfilled lives.

With a newly appointed Chief Executive and having been awarded a "One to Watch" accreditation by Best Companies following our 2024 Employee Engagement Survey, it's an exciting time to be joining Gateshead Council.

So, if you care about "doing the right thing" and want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Then keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team…

Working across Integrated Adults and Social Care Services and designated functions across Children's Social Care and Lifelong Learning, and sitting within the Commissioning, Performance and Service Development service area, the team is integral to supporting our development and improvement work.

Reporting to the Service Manager for Development and Improvement, you will help lead and manage the Development and Improvement team, supporting Senior Managers through effective performance management, modelling good practice and promoting a culture of ambition, leadership, excellence, high performance and one team ethos.

So, if you are passionate about service development and making a difference to people's lives we would love to hear from you.

About the role….

Working closely with senior managers, you will support the delivery of Service Improvement Plans, and supporting the implementation of key improvement recommendations and programmes of change.

With excellent project management skills, you will look to strengthen development and improvement decision making processes within the team to ensure they are insight led, informed by meaningful stakeholder analysis, delivered in a prioritised and planned way, and communicated effectively which will ensure benefits are realised and the Service Improvement Plans are delivered successfully.

You will look to promote coproduction and equity in all projects to ensure the voice of the person is recognized in the design and delivery of improvements and that they fully consider Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

So are you ready to make a difference and join our team!

A bit about Gateshead Council…

We're truly committed to providing our residents with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver on this commitment. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary of £45,441 - £48,474
You can save for your future by enrolling in our generous pension scheme
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
We'll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle
A generous annual leave package of 28 days, increasing to 30 days following 5 years' service. You can also purchase up to 10 days extra leave via our Annual Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
Access to generous flexi time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4-week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate if they wish to do so
A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council offers the chance to progress in a variety of roles across the service. Our colleagues had this to say:

"Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves" - David

"I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs." - Angela

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.