This is an exciting opportunity to shape integrated neighbourhood working across West Berkshire, helping health, social care, voluntary sector and community partners deliver more joined-up, preventative and responsive services. The role will support the development of sustainable neighbourhood models that improve outcomes for local people and align with local system priorities.
About you
We are seeking a confident and collaborative programme lead with experience of transformation, integration or service improvement across health and care systems. You will be skilled in stakeholder engagement, programme management, communication and facilitation, and able to use data and insight to support decision-making, manage risks and drive continuous improvement.
What you will do
You will lead and co-ordinate integrated neighbourhood working across West Berkshire, supporting sustainable operating models, multidisciplinary ways of working and the use of population health management to inform priorities. Working across organisational boundaries, you will bring partners together, monitor delivery, manage risks and support change that enables care to be delivered closer to home.
Fixed term role until 31/03/2028 (Funding limited project)
We are ideally looking to offer the successful candidate the full number of hours advertised above. We may however consider offering less hours than advertised providing they meet the requirements of the role and service which will be determined by the recruiting manager.
Interview date 18th August 2026
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
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Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Maria Shepherd on 01635 519782 or email
[email protected]
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
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