Commissioning Manager - Older People, Ageing Well & Dementia

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking a Commissioning Manager to join their Commissioning Team, focusing on services for older people and those living with dementia. The role involves commissioning care, implementing strategies, and facilitating workshops, while promoting independence and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, alongside a thorough understanding of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of legislation governing social care.
• Experience in commissioning and strategy.
• Ability to work with complex information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for commissioning services from a range of Care Providers.
• Lead workshops with social workers, providers, and residents.
• Create innovative approaches to high-quality services.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Solution-focused

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Commissioning Manager - Older People, Ageing Well & Dementia, Bury

col-narrow-left

Client:

Bury Council

Location:

Bury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

7eb1873bbc23

Job Views:

7

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Commissioning Manager, Older People, Ageing Well & Dementia

Permanent

37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

6 Knowsley Place and agile working (typically 2 days per week in the office - Mondays & Thursdays)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Commissioning Team.

The post will:

• Be responsible for commissioning services from a range of Care Providers to support people over 50+ to live well and promote independence.
• Contribute to; and implement commissioning strategies which deliver change (e.g. lead workshops with social workers, providers and residents to understand the needs of older people and people living with dementia)
• Lead on the creation of innovative approaches to high quality, affordable and outcomes focused services.

You will have a thorough knowledge of legislation governing social care; and of national and local strategies which are relevant to health and social care needs. Having a good knowledge of commissioning and strategy, you have excellent communication and negotiation skills, which will make sure that outcomes are achieved through joint working. Solution-focused, you will have experience of working with people at different levels within an organisation and also of working with complex information. Staff development includes access to coaching and development opportunities e.g. apprenticeships.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps
To arrange an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Deborah Yates at [emailprotected]

Interviews - date to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates