Managing Director

Job Purpose Responsible for leading the delivery of the strategic objectives of the Bon Accord Care Board through the execution of business plans and policies having due consideration to the effective alignment of the business objectives of the Bon Accord Care Group of Companies. The Managing Director will lead, manage and direct the Bon Accord Management team, providing effective strategic and inspirational leadership to the company and its employees. Responsible for leading the development and growth of new commercial services to adults which focus on choice and control for service users / customers and seek out further opportunities for the integration of health and social care services in the City of Aberdeen. Delivery of Bon Accord Care aims and objectives will require integrated working with all our partners across the city and beyond. Requirements The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: A relevant degree or professional qualification and/or extensive experience related to the role Evidence of continued professional development Responsibilities The postholder is expected to demonstrate: Experience of high-level business sector activity in leading an organisation (public/private/voluntary sector) delivering a complex range of activities with a significant budget and of comparable complexity Significant leadership experience in the delivery of services in Heath and/or Social Care; People Management; Resource Planning and Management; Programme / Project Management; Quality Assurance and Customer Care Track record of business development in a people service environment Evidence of maintaining and applying up to date knowledge of current thinking and developments within the context of adult social care Evidence of successfully engaging with commissioners and with stakeholders to develop and maintain successful commercial relationships Track record of successful management of change delivered within a collaborative stakeholder environment and for developing policy and enhancing service provision Evidence of excellent communication skills and proven ability to be an effective advocate and to influence stakeholder opinion, None specified

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Bon Accord Care is at the forefront of the continuing development of services to enable independence and reduce hospital admissions, as well as promote active ageing and well-being. Working together with our key partners, we are aligned with the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver services in the local communities of north, central, west and south. We are learning all the time to seek ways to improve and develop new services, ensuring that these reflect the needs of our local communities. These services are designed to reduce future dependence on statutory services, aimed at prevention and early intervention. As a Local Authority Trading Company, we are the first of our kind in Scotland and operate within a contractual framework to deliver services on behalf of Aberdeen City Council, the only shareholder. We are a values led company, which aligns a public sector ethos with a private sector discipline, with a strong social conscience. Comprising of two companies, Bon Accord Care Ltd and Bon Accord Support Services Ltd, we started trading on August 1st 2013.