Assistant Director of Integrated Commissioning (Neighbourhoods)
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland and NHS Northamptonshire ICBs
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director of Integrated Commissioning. This is a pivotal role across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire taking on the strategic commissioning lead for Neighbourhood Care.
Due to the seniority and partnership-facing nature of this role, regular and frequent attendance across the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland (LNR) Cluster is essential. This position requires significant in-person engagement with providers, local authorities, primary care, VCSE partners and neighbourhood teams, and is not suitable for candidates seeking predominantly remote-working arrangements. Attendance expectations will exceed the ICB's standard hybrid working requirements.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering innovative, integrated, and person-centred Neighbourhood Health services, Primary Care transformation and out-of-hospital care pathways. You will support the transformation of local services in line with ICB priorities, NHS Long Term Plan ambitions, and national policy direction, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for people living with frailty and complex needs.
We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader who can drive large-scale transformation across complex systems with significant experience in healthcare commissioning, system transformation and partnership working, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of integrated care at Neighbourhoods and make a lasting difference for the populations of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
As a senior commissioning leader, you will:
Act as Lead Commissioner for neighbourhood contracts, ensuring effective oversight of delivery, performance, and transformation of local health and care services
Drive the development and implementation of new models of care
Lead the development of neighbourhood infrastructure
Support provider market development , fostering ‘at scale’ neighbourhood delivery models
Lead commissioning for complex care, Frailty (Ageing Well) , Primary care transformation and out of hospital care
Work closely with system partners stakeholders to deliver integrated, population health–driven outcomes across the ICB Cluster
