Commissioning Lead

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead to drive complex joint commissioning and strategy programmes within the Adults Strategic Commissioning Team. You will lead cross-functional work, influence senior stakeholders and deliver high-quality, sustainable services for Wiltshire residents.

The role demands extensive commissioning experience and the ability to oversee multiple projects, with leadership and a commitment to transformation in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced commissioning professional with leadership in complex joint commissioning and strategy programmes across Adult Social Care.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage significant risks and influence senior stakeholders.
• Able to work across organisational teams to drive service improvement and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and high-risk joint commissioning, recommissioning and strategy programmes across the Adult Social Care portfolio.
• Provide leadership and oversight to commissioning officers and act as a key link between Strategic Commissioning and senior leaders.
• Drive service improvement and transformation through commissioning initiatives.

Skills

Strategic commissioning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Salary: £46,142 - £48,226 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: 07 October 2026

We are looking for an experienced and strategic commissioning professional to join Wiltshire Council's Adults Strategic Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Lead. You will lead complex and high-risk joint commissioning, recommissioning and strategy programmes across the Adult Social Care portfolio, developing commissioning and procurement approaches that deliver high-quality, sustainable services and improved outcomes for Wiltshire residents.

The successful candidate will bring extensive commissioning experience, with a proven ability to lead complex projects, manage significant risks, influence senior stakeholders and operate confidently across different organisational teams. You will provide leadership and oversight to commissioning officers, offer constructive challenge and support, and act as a key link between Strategic Commissioning, senior leaders and partners to drive service improvement and transformation.

If you are passionate about creating joined‑up services that support people throughout their lives and have the leadership skills to drive change, we would love to hear from you.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community‑based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Hollie Pearson, Service Manager, at [e-mail]

Application process

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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