London ADASS Programme Manager (Job Ref: 4266)
Salary: £61,672
Grade: Level 5 Zone 2
Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG/ Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Hours per week: 36
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 23:59
Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2026
About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is an exciting opportunity to join the London ADASS team as we build our staff team and develop the strategic ambitions and priorities for London ADASS. Camden Council is the host organisation for London ADASS (Association of the Directors of Adult Social Services). London ADASS is a professional association that brings together the directors of adult social care in London to collaborate, share good practice and promote high standards in social care.
The role of the programme manager is to advise and collaborate with directors of adult social care, other senior leaders, Council officers across the London region and partners to implement all aspects of the London ADASS programme and priorities and ensure the projects deliver the programme outcomes. You will have effective partnership working arrangements with all key stakeholders and foster a spirit and culture of partnership in adult social care across London. You will identify issues that require cross-borough attention and London level work in your portfolio.
You will lead a portfolio of projects with a focus on commissioning, market management including work around learning disabilities and autism, data and performance management and digital innovation in adult social care. You will also lead a London wide programme of activities relating to equalities, diversity and inclusion, including embedding coproduction more fully into all the work of the branch.
You will represent London ADASS at regional and national meetings, support and lead change programmes, analyse data, and be a flexible and collaborative member of the
team.
This role is not suitable for remote working only. The is an expectation that the postholder will work in the Camden Council office for at least one day a week and other days as required.
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All About You
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity the successful candidate will be a strategic thinker committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will have expert knowledge of the adult social care system including commissioning, market management and performance. You will have an excellent knowledge of project management methodologies. You will have significant senior-level experience in adult social care, and the ability to work with a wide range of partners. As an excellent communicator, you can present complex issues clearly, manage multiple projects, and balance competing demands. You will also have strong leadership skills and experience in managing and developing people.
For an informal chat regarding the post please contact Theresa Collier via Theresa.Collier@camden.gov.uk.
We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying.
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Interest free loans
- Access to our incredible staff networks
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Anonymised Application –
in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
