The Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee of Camden Council met on 19 November 2025 to discuss the appointment of a Director of Adult Social Care Operations. The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to discuss access to information and any urgent business.

Director of Adult Social Care Operations

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to discuss the appointment of a Director of Adult Social Care Operations. According to the Director of Adult Social Care Operations Final Member Panel report, the Audit and Corporate Governance Committee delegated the responsibility for making permanent appointments to all Chief Officer posts to its Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee. It was noted that appointments are made on the recommendation of the Sub-Committee, following a recruitment, assessment, and selection process.

The report provided background information regarding the process and practice for the sub-committee in shortlisting candidates for Chief Officer positions. The Sub-Committee was asked to consider the advice within the report.

The report noted the process to date:

• The role was advertised with a closing date of 5 October 2025.
• The Executive Director of Adults and Health, supported by Senior People and Inclusion colleagues, undertook 'longlisting' on 9 October 2025.
• Each longlisted candidate undertook a 'technical' interview on various dates in October 2025.
• Shortlisting took place on 24 October, where five candidates were recommended to proceed to the assessment centre.
• The assessment centre took place on 30 October 2025. One candidate was recommended to the Final Member Panel.

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to interview the candidate, and if they considered it appropriate, recommend an offer of appointment, subject to there being no well-founded objections from any member of the Cabinet¹, reference and medical as applicable and agreeing a starting salary for the successful candidate.

The Job Profile - Director Adult Social Care Operations document outlined the role and purpose of the Director of Adult Social Care Operations. The job summary stated:

Camden has never been a place that ignores or accepts injustice. Alongside the council, Camden's communities, citizens and partners have a rich history of coming together to bring about real social change. In March 2022, we published We Make Camden – our refreshed community vision for the future of our borough. It sets out what we want to achieve with our partners and our communities and how we will share power and lead together.

The Director of Adult Social Care Operations plays a critical leadership role within Camden's Adult & Health directorate management team. The post-holder will provide expert strategic advice to the Executive Director, Camden Management team, and Politicians on all aspects of adult social care services, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and delivering high-impact outcomes.

The post-holder will lead the development of resident-centred systems and processes that are purposeful, efficient, and cost-effective. They will contribute to organisational leadership by cultivating a high-performing, agile, and digitally enabled workforce that embodies Camden's Way We Work ethos.

The role is responsible for the following services:

• Adult Integrated Neighbourhoods including the MASH² and Hospital Discharge
• Integrated Learning Disability and Physical Disability Service
• Mental Health Social Work
• Principal Social Worker
• Quality, Insight and Financial Services

Local Government Act 1972 - Access to Information

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider a resolution to exclude the public and press from the meeting during consideration of the Director of Adult Social Care Operations item. The reason given was that the information contained in the agenda item was exempt under Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972³, as it related to information about individuals.