Commissioning Manager

Surrey County Council; Horsell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for two experienced Commissioning Managers to enhance adult social care services in Surrey, focusing on Residential & Nursing Care and Mental Health. This permanent position offers a starting salary of £53,713 for a 36-hour week, with part-time applications considered. The successful candidates will drive service improvements and tackle inequalities. The role supports hybrid working and includes generous leave and pension options. Apply by 14th December 2025.

Benefits

26 days holiday (increases with service)

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Surrey's adult social care market with knowledge of challenges and opportunities.
• Proven commissioning experience or sound understanding of commissioning principles.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with social care and health partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape market capacity and commission integrated care solutions.
• Support procurement processes and oversee contract management.
• Manage a portfolio of mental health-related services.

Skills

Understanding of adult social care market

Commissioning experience

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation and co-production

Job description

• Location: Victoria Gate, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6JD

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position isonly available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This permanent role has a starting salary of£53,713per annum, based on a 36-hour working week (part-time applications will be considered).

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced Commissioning Managers to join our Adult Social Care team – one focusing on Residential & Nursing Careand the other on Mental Health. Both roles offer the chance to make a real difference to the lives of Surrey residents by shaping services that improve outcomes and tackle inequality.

We support hybrid working with the right balance.We come together in person for team meetings and collaboration when it matters most, and we support working from home for focused tasks and flexibility.
Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About The Roles

In this role, you will work collaboratively with providers, partners, and residents to ensure services meet evolving needs and deliver value for money. You will bring commissioning expertise, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for innovation and co-production.

Commissioning Manager – Residential & Nursing Care
This role focuses on delivering Surrey's Residential and Nursing Care Delivery Strategy by shaping market capacity, commissioning integrated care solutions, and strengthening provider relationships. Responsibilities include supporting procurement processes, developing service specifications, leading resident engagement initiatives, and overseeing contract management. The position plays a key role in increasing care home capacity for complex needs, embedding resident insights, and driving innovation to improve quality and outcomes.

Commissioning Manager – Mental Health
This role manages a portfolio of mental health-related services, including housing support and supported independent living, ensuring affordability, quality, and positive outcomes. Key responsibilities involve contract management, performance monitoring, and collaborative working with internal and external partners. The role supports strategic projects such as reablement service re-commissioning and positioning services for Local Government Reorganisation, aiming to tackle inequality and enhance health outcomes for socially excluded individuals.

Both roles do not include direct line management or supervisory responsibilities.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :

• A strong understanding of Surrey's adult social care market, specifically residential and nursing careand/ormental health services, highlighting current challenges and opportunities, and how these impact outcomes for residents and service users.
• Proven commissioning experience or a solid understanding of commissioning principles, with a passion for improving outcomes for people and tackling inequality.
• Ability to confidently engage and collaborate with partners and stakeholders, particularly social care, health, and care providers to develop capacity that meets evolving needs.

Application Process

To apply, we request that you submit a CV, and you will be asked the following two questions:

• What interests you about this role and working for Surrey County Council?
• What skills, experience, or perspectives do you feel you would bring to this role?

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact:

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 14th December 2025 with interviews scheduled for Wednesday, 17 December.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.