Commissioning Strategic Lead

6 months contract with a local authority

 Rate: £475/day Umbrella

Summary

• This role involves providing strategic leadership for Adult Social Care commissioning services within a local authority. The position is crucial for ensuring the effective execution of major commissioning, procurement, and service transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will manage a large team, oversee significant contracts and frameworks, support market sustainability, and contribute to the strategic planning of commissioning services across the Council.
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of intricate commissioning programs in Adult Social Care.
  
• Offer strategic oversight for high-value procurement and recommissioning projects.
  
• Promote continuous improvement, service innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
  
• Aid in the development of sustainable care markets and enhance outcomes for residents.
  
• Participate in strategic service planning and organizational development.
  
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and comply with statutory requirements.
  
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and program performance.
  
• Develop and uphold program plans and governance structures.
  

Requirements:

• Significant experience in leading Adult Social Care commissioning services.
  
• Proven success in delivering complex commissioning and procurement programs.
  
• Experience in managing high-value contracts, frameworks, and service transformation projects.
  
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing commissioning teams and staff development.
  
• Experience in local government, Adult Social Care, or public sector environments.
  
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders, providers, and partner organizations.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
  
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in commissioning, procurement, social care, public sector management, or a related field.
  

Additional Information

• 6 months contract with a local authority
  
• Rate: £475/day Umbrella
  
• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  
• Standard DBS required
  
• Hybrid working
  
• Bi-weekly payment schedule
  

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.