Our client, a long-standing local authority client, returned to Hamptons for urgent support in recruiting an Interim Service Director of Adult Social Care. We had previously supported them in the recruitment of key managerial roles across their children’s services, building trust through our consistent delivery and sector expertise.
A major factor in their decision to engage with Hamptons again was our compliance with the ESPO Framework, ensuring the procurement process was fully transparent, efficient, and in line with public sector regulations.
The Brief
The local authority needed a high-calibre interim leader to step into the role by the end of February 2025. The candidate had to hold an active social work registration, integrate seamlessly into an established and stable senior leadership team, and bring strategic leadership to a critical portfolio of adult services.
Recruitment Challenge
The authority is known for its cohesive and high-performing leadership group, making cultural fit just as important as technical skill. There was a need to recruit someone who could quickly gain the confidence of peers, staff, and stakeholders — while maintaining momentum across key adult care services.
Hamptons’ Strategic Approach
Led by expert consultants, Hamptons undertook a focused and fast-paced search, leveraging our extensive network of senior-level public sector professionals. After carefully reviewing the authority’s goals and service landscape, we shortlisted two highly experienced candidates who:
Successful Placement
Both candidates were interviewed, and the preferred individual was offered the role immediately after the process concluded. The entire campaign from brief to appointment, was completed within three weeks, allowing the interim director to start well ahead of the end-of-February deadline.
Ongoing Partnership
This successful appointment builds on our ongoing relationship with the client, underlining Hamptons’ role as a reliable and agile recruitment partner for local authorities.
We continue to support public sector clients with interim and permanent roles in adult services, including:
Our expertise covers all key service areas such as:
We also recruit to all improvement and transformational roles, helping local authorities deliver structural change and raise care standards across adult social care.
Hamptons Resourcing is committed to supporting local government through strategic, compliant, and people-focused recruitment — helping teams find the right leadership to deliver outstanding adult social care services.
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