As a young and ambitious unitary authority, West Northamptonshire Council is an exciting place to work.  Demographically diverse, we also present unique challenges and plenty of opportunities. The southern part of West Northants is rural and affluent, with an older population, and issues of isolation and connectivity.  In contrast Northampton is the UKs largest market town, covering half our population, characterised by an urban and younger population, with significant deprivation and poor health prevalence.  However, we are also a rapidly expanding area, attracting significant new business, new homes and investment in regeneration, making us an area of huge potential.

Despite our differences we share one common goal: to create the conditions for everyone to thrive. From giving our Children and young people the best start in life, creating the jobs and skills to drive prosperity and helping people age well and live their best life.  Our new One West Northants Plan outlines our collective ambition to achieve this, with our Thriving People and Thriving Places priorities shared by all our partners, and for everyone's benefit.

We are currently seeking to appoint our next Executive Director of People Services.  They will play a pivotal role, shaping and delivering plans for our One West Northamptonshire vision and collaborating across our services, partnerships and sectors, to and making a positive impact on resident outcomes, health and wellbeing.

Working closely with partners you will drive forward improvements in outcomes across our population, with a key focus on early intervention and prevention and enabling people to remain independent and well in their community. You’ll also work hand in hand with partners on the population health agenda within the Integrated Care System and our place based Integrated Care Partnerships, and for the delivery of local services to meet local need. We particularly want to play an active part at the forefront of joint working across the national health three big shifts, as well as social care and family help reforms. We know that success comes from strong integrated working towards shared aims.