Strategic Development Manager - PE29 6NT Our Benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage… A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes About the role This role is being offered as a full-time, Two-Year Fixed-Term opportunity. We are seeking a dedicated Strategic Development Manager to provide the essential strategic oversight for planning, coordinating, and implementing discharge improvements. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive strategic plans, fostering robust stakeholder engagement across health and social care partners, and leading financial planning to ensure benefits realisation aligns with the Council’s objectives. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Grace Clark (Head of Service, Transfers of Care) on 07770 934679 or graceE.clark@cambridgeshire.gov.uk . Please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full list of requirements for this role. We proudly serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and aim for our workforce to reflect this diversity, benefiting our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About you We are seeking a dynamic, driven individual who has a demonstrable track record in successfully delivering service roles. You will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, capable of delivering services in line with an agreed Action Plan, while exhibiting logical reasoning and strong analytical skills. Adaptability is key in this role, and we’re looking for a candidate who is not only willing to get involved in a variety of activities but also able to work independently to ensure that service objectives are met. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant social care legislation is essential, and you should be comfortable representing the business area in discussions with elected members, senior officers, and key stakeholders. Your excellent interpersonal skills will allow you to communicate effectively and confidently with both expert professionals and members of the public. You’ll need sound diplomacy skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and professionalism. In addition, we’re looking for someone with outstanding oral, written, and presentation skills—who can engage and build relationships with public and private sector organisations, partners, councillors, and the wider community. If you’re a passionate, strategic thinker with a strong commitment to service delivery and improvement, please consider applying for this role. About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers