Community Commissioner, Adults
Ref: 177965
Salary: £66,243 p.a. plus benefits
37 hours per week
2-year fixed term contract
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your next role
You will lead the recommissioning of our lead homecare provider contract. The current arrangement is delivered through a lead provider model (with sub-contractors) and is due to expire in January 2028. The current lead provider has just received their second outstanding CQC rating in a row. The current model also enables 100% of Homecare to be delivered in the Council's published rates and has successfully met the increasing demand for homecare over the last 8 years, with requests for homecare able to be resourced and started within 24 hours from the hospital or from the community. It is vital to maintain the quality, timeliness and financial stability of the current model.
We have undertaken a thorough review of the model and are starting to assess our future commissioning options, we would like a commissioner to join us as soon as possible (early applications encouraged as we reserve the right to close the applications early and interview early) and input into assessment of the future options (commissioning strategy) and the procurement strategy.
A decision on the commissioning strategy will need to go to Cabinet.
What we need from you:
- You must have prior experience of commissioning homecare for Adults.
- You must be comfortable operating at both a strategic level and a detailed level. No job is too big or too small if it ensures the overall outcome is delivered.
- You must be a self-starter and a starter-finisher – we require a candidate to be committed to stay with us throughout the journey, including remaining with us post-mobilisation of the contract to ensure the transition to the new arrangements is smooth and that the contract is stabilised.
The team operates a hybrid working model, you will need to be able to be in Swindon as and when the delivery of the commissioning activity requires it, this is likely to be a minimum of 1 day a week.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile and supporting documents, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
For further information about the role please contact Grace Lynch, Director of Commissioning – People, [email protected]
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Interview date: 10 September 2026
