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This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at providing immediate senior leadership and strategic oversight of the Council’s all-age commissioning function during a transitional period. The role is crucial for ensuring continuity of service delivery, stabilising team performance, and driving key commissioning programs while supporting a developing service following restructuring.
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Provide leadership and direction across all-age commissioning services.
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Ensure continuity of delivery and maintain performance standards during the interim period.
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Set clear priorities and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
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Provide assurance to senior leadership on service performance and risks.
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Lead key commissioning programs, including supported living and commissioning frameworks.
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Oversee the development and delivery of commissioning strategies across adult and all-age services.
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Ensure effective commissioning practices that deliver value for money and positive outcomes for residents.
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Extensive senior leadership experience in adult social care commissioning.
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Strong background in all-age commissioning models, frameworks, and delivery.
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Proven experience of leading teams through organizational change or restructure.
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Demonstrable experience in program delivery, particularly within supported living or similar service areas.
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Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Social Care, Public Administration, or related discipline).
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Evidence of continued professional development.
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Relevant leadership or management qualification (desirable).
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Working hours: 37 hours per week.
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Duration: 3–4 months (initial).
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1-2 days on site.
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We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
To provide immediate senior leadership and strategic oversight of the Council’s all-age commissioning function during a period of transition
