Commissioning Manager - Adult Social Care Housing, Assets and Programmes

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is looking for a Commissioning Manager to oversee Adult Social Care programs. This role emphasizes improving services and ensuring positive outcomes for residents. Candidates should possess a degree-level qualification and have experience in analyzing market conditions and delivering social care projects. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive employee benefits, and a chance to work in a respected organization.

Benefits

31 days annual leave (increasing to 36 after 5 years)

Excellent pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Local lifestyle discounts

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or relevant professional qualifications.
• Strong understanding of the built environment in social care.
• Proven ability to analyze market data for effective commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in Adult Social Care services.
• Coordinate developments across various Adult Social Care services.
• Ensure commissioned services meet high-quality standards.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of Care Act

Ability to interrogate and analyse data

Experience delivering capital projects

Experience developing policies

Education

Degree-level or equivalent professional qualifications

Job description

Overview

Commissioning Manager - Adult Social Care Housing, Assets and Programmes

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £59,009 - £64,673 per annum, plus benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 05/10/2025 at 23:00
Reference: 713079

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Commissioning Manager within our Adults Social Care Department. We’re looking for a Commissioning Manager - Housing, Assets and Programmes to join our Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract.

As the Commissioning Manager – Housing, Assets and Programmes, you will work closely with the Head of Strategic Commissioning and other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team, to drive and implement the continuous improvement programme in Adult Social Care.

With a clear emphasis upon specialist accommodation, the drive is to deliver better opportunities and outcomes, whilst ensuring value for money and sustainable, high quality Adult Social Care services for the people of Wokingham Borough, in line with our strategic priorities set out in the Adult Social Care Strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, rated as Good, with elements of Outstanding, in our recent CQC Local Authority Assessment.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• And much more!

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure that everyone in the Wokingham Borough has the support, resources and opportunities to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in the communities where we look out for one another, doing the things that matter most.
• Supporting the delivery of our ambitious Adult Social Care continuous improvement plan, with a focus upon Specialist Accommodation and Housing programme.
• Working across Commissioning, Strategy, Housing and Operational Adult Social Care Services to strategically co-ordinate developments and operationally support good outcomes.
• Working with our Business Change Team and colleagues from Adults Social Care to deliver an ambitious capital programme.
• Ensuring that the services we commission are high quality, effective, demonstrate value for money and enable us to meet the requirements of the Care Act 2014 and future social care reforms.
• To ensure that our approach to co-production is embedded to unlock a place that we call home.

Candidate requirements:

• Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise.
• Excellent working knowledge of utilising the built environment to achieve the objectives set out within the Care Act.
• Ability to interrogate and analyse data & information; Experience of market and demographic analysis.
• Experience of delivering capital projects and programmes.
• Experience of developing and implementing policies and strategies.

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

• Commissioning Manager - ASC Housing, Assets and Programmes JD

Contact: Chris Clark, Strategic Lead, Adults Commissioning - [e-mail]

Closing date: Sunday 5th October 2025, 11pm

Interviews: Week Commencing 20th October 2025

Notes: While this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. You must speak to your line manager before applying.

Other information: Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. We will be reviewing applications daily.

Wokingham Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.