Commissioning Manager - Personalisation and Prevention

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional social care authority in the United Kingdom seeks a dynamic Senior Commissioning Manager to lead the design and commissioning of innovative care models that empower individuals and strengthen communities. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in commissioning and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of adult social care in a forward‑thinking team committed to innovation and improving lives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning, partnership working, and service transformation.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Deep understanding of personalisation, co‑production, and asset‑based community development.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of Individual Service Funds and personalised care models.
• Commission a diverse range of services including care homes and home care.
• Strengthen local community assets and create funding opportunities for the voluntary sector.
• Lead co‑production efforts with service users and partners.
• Collaborate with the Wakefield Integrated Care System for joined‑up health and social care services.

Skills

Strategic planning and commissioning expertise

Strong leadership and team management

Advanced knowledge of adult social care legislation and policy

Co‑production and stakeholder engagement

Community development and asset‑based approaches

Contract negotiation and performance monitoring

Budget management and financial planning

Data analysis and evidence‑based decision making

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to influence and advocate at senior levels

Partnership working across sectors including NHS and voluntary organisations

Change management and service transformation

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming adult social care through personalised and preventative approaches? Wakefield Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to lead the design, development, and commissioning of innovative care models that empower individuals and strengthen communities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of Individual Service Funds (ISFs) and other personalised care models.
• Commission a diverse range of services including care homes, home care, supported living, day services, and advocacy.
• Strengthen local community assets and create new funding opportunities for the voluntary and community sector.
• Lead co‑production efforts with service users, carers, providers, and partners.
• Collaborate with the Wakefield Integrated Care System to deliver joined‑up health and social care services.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (NVQ Level 5 or equivalent management experience).
• Extensive experience in commissioning, partnership working, and service transformation.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Deep understanding of personalisation, co‑production, and asset‑based community development.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Key Skills

• Strategic planning and commissioning expertise
• Strong leadership and team management
• Advanced knowledge of adult social care legislation and policy
• Co‑production and stakeholder engagement
• Community development and asset‑based approaches
• Contract negotiation and performance monitoring
• Budget management and financial planning
• Data analysis and evidence‑based decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to influence and advocate at senior levels
• Partnership working across sectors including NHS and voluntary organisations
• Change management and service transformation

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of adult social care in Wakefield. You'll be part of a forward‑thinking team committed to innovation, inclusion, and improving lives through community‑led solutions. If you're ready to make a real impact and lead transformative change, we'd love to hear from you!