Corporate Director of Adults and Health
Newham Council is currently working to appoint a permanent Corporate Director of Adults and Health, with a recommendation recently made to Cabinet.
Newham Council is a step closer to appointing a permanent Corporate Director of Adults and Health, following candidate interviews by the Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee on 12 December 2025. The sub-committee's recommendation is now subject to consultation with Cabinet members, who have two working days to consider the proposed appointment and raise any objections, according to a report.
This follows Newham Council re-advertising the position in October 2025 after previous recruitment attempts were unsuccessful. The role has been temporarily covered for over two years by interim arrangements, pending permanent recruitment.
The Corporate Director of Adults and Health is a senior leadership role responsible for adult social care and public health services. In July 2025, the Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee decided not to make an appointment after interviewing candidates, concluding no offer could be extended. Also in July 2025, Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults and Health, approved the commencement of a mini-competition for adult mental health supported living schemes.
Key facts
- The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee interviewed candidates for the role on 12 December 2025. Source
- Newham Council re-advertised the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health in October 2025. Source
- The Corporate Director of Adults and Health role has been temporarily covered for over two years. Source
- The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee decided not to make an appointment on 18 July 2025. Source
- Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults and Health, approved a mini-competition for mental health supported living schemes on 18 July 2025. Source
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