--- title: "Assistant Director" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e0a6571-900c-45f0-b599-cce72886da2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e0a6571-900c-45f0-b599-cce72886da2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e0a6571-900c-45f0-b599-cce72886da2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e0a6571-900c-45f0-b599-cce72886da2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-31" --- # Assistant Director Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e0a6571-900c-45f0-b599-cce72886da2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e0a6571-900c-45f0-b599-cce72886da2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e0a6571-900c-45f0-b599-cce72886da2d.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking an Assistant Director through an open tender process, set to commence on 1st October 2021 and run until 30th November 2021. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 9th September 2021. The position, which offers a pay rate between £700 to £800 per day, is primarily remote but requires engagement with council operations in Oldbury, West Midlands. This role entails significant leadership and strategic management within adult social care, necessitating a strong grasp of relevant legislation and experience in leading transformation programmes. This procurement opportunity presents a lucrative avenue for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those experienced in providing temporary senior management staff to local authorities. Companies adept in adult social care and those with a proven track record in leadership recruitment will find this tender especially relevant. By engaging with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, successful bidders can not only expand their portfolios but also enhance their standing within the public sector, which increasingly relies on external expertise to meet operational challenges. ## Notice Job Title:- Assistant Director Rate of Pay: ?700 to 800 per day (all inclusive) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Remote/Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury Start Date: To commence in October 2021 Contract type: Agency Brief description: Sandwell is looking for an Assistant Director to support the DASS in the leadership and management of the directorate and taking forward a wide-ranging programme of transformation and service improvement. This will be for 3-6 months pending recruitment. Core Responsibilities The post holder will lead on the strategic challenge to transform services to meet local need and the corporate responsibilities of the council. This may challenge long standing historical practices which will require the post holder to have an inquisitive approach and be able to actively question assumptions and test propositions. The post holder will demonstrate political astuteness, providing expert commentary and advice on their areas of strategic responsibility to influence and shape future service transformation and delivery Post holder is required to understand how to deliver effective leadership, build good stakeholder relations and develop a strategically aligned and values-based organisational culture in order to achieve good organisational performance. The post holder will have responsibility for the implementation and delivery of national, and regional policies at local level, and for the development and implementation of local policies, developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes, with delegated organisational authority to deliver key Adult Social Care targets. Management Responsibilities Will be responsible for the strategic management of a group of teams and services and ensure the delivery of high quality day to day management of services and functions. o Have responsibility of setting and managing budgets of up to ?60m o Will be expected to deputise for the DASS (as required) The post holder will be expected to be part of the On-Call rota for Adult Social Care and to participate in the emergency planning arrangements for Sandwell. The post holder will need extensive experience in senior leadership within ASC preferably with both operational and commissioning experience. Skills and Experience * Excellent communication skills * Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and policy * Experience of leading transformation and change programmes * Collaborative worker able to build effective relationships with staff and external stakeholders. * Excellent leadership and decision making ability-able to act on own initiative. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known cost... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1245f129-463f-4742-af60-0361d0207e81 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 31 Aug 2021 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1245f129-463f-4742-af60-0361d0207e81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1245f129-463f-4742-af60-0361d0207e81 31st August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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