Commissioning Manager

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Walsall seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead strategic initiatives that enhance community services. This role involves shaping the commissioning process, driving innovation, and ensuring quality standards are met. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in commissioning and a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration. Join our team and contribute to impactful health and community programs, making a real difference in residents’ lives. Apply now to be part of this exciting transformation.

Benefits

Collaborative Environment

Professional Growth

Innovative Projects

Qualifications

• Experience in managerial roles focusing on strategic commissioning.
• Proven track record in delivering impactful programs.
• Strong understanding of collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic commissioning support across children's services.
• Shape and implement financial and charging policies for commissioned services.
• Drive quality assurance and support market development.

Skills

Proven experience in commissioning infrastructure and support services

Ability to lead transformation and deliver measurable outcomes

Commercial acumen and a focus on value for money

Commitment to inclusion innovation and continuous improvement

Tools

Abinitio

Computer Software

Job description

Commissioning Manager – Ref SS03225 – Walsall Council, Walsall, England, UK

Salary: 55662 to 59490

Contract: Full-Time 37 Hours

Location: Walsall, England, UK

Join our new commissioning team in Walsall. Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Walsall Council is looking for dedicated and innovative individuals to join our commissioning team. Following a review of our commissioning functions across the council we are developing a new approach focused on impactful commissioning, securing outcomes that matter by drawing upon more collaborative and joint / multidisciplinary approaches and adopting a people and place‑based perspective.

We will achieve this through a substantial investment in commissioning that brings together four key areas of commissioning across the Council to create a more integrated approach to Health Care and Communities.

As part of our team you will have the opportunity to be part of our commissioning transformation journey and lead and work on impactful programmes that enhance the lives of our residents. We are committed to improving customer engagement and delivering high-quality services.

Why Work With Us

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Community Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of health education care and community services in Walsall.
• Innovative Projects: Be part of forward-thinking initiatives that drive positive change.

Current Opportunities

Walsall has significantly invested in building the commissioning team as part of its commitment to quality support to people in Walsall. We are in the process of appointing to the management roles in the team but have a wide range of opportunities for people to join the team based on your experience or ambition for the future.

Commissioning for Children and Community

These roles span across all of the childrens services directorates which includes Children Social Care Lifelong learning early Intervention partnership and Community Development. You will work with children services and work with other Commissioning Teams across LA ICB NHS providers and Voluntary Sector.

Shape the Backbone of Commissioning in Walsall

Walsall Council is investing in a new integrated commissioning model that puts people and place at the heart of service design. As part of this transformation we’re recruiting a Head of Commissioning Support Unit to lead the strategic commissioning infrastructure across childrens and adult services.

This is a unique leadership role responsible for ensuring consistency quality and efficiency in commissioning cycle as well as leading on need assessment and strategies that will inform commissioning intentions and models of delivery to meet need effectively in Walsall. You’ll play a key role in enabling the wider commissioning team to deliver impactful value driven services.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic commissioning support across childrens
• Oversee provider payments social care systems and client welfare services.
• Shape and implement financial and charging policies for commissioned services.
• Drive quality assurance and support market development.
• Collaborate across teams and sectors to ensure consistency and best practice.
• Champion innovation digital solutions and continuous improvement.

We’re Seeking a Systems‑Savvy Leader With

• Proven experience in commissioning infrastructure and support services.
• Ability to lead transformation and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Commercial acumen and a focus on value for money.
• A commitment to inclusion innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to the well‑being of our community we want to hear from you!

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: 15th December

Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

Apply Now and become a part of Walsall Council’s mission to create a healthier more resilient community.

For more information and to apply visit our website or contact our HR department. If you would like an informal conversation around any of these roles please get in touch with either: (for roles aligned to Adult Services) or (for Roles aligned to Children Services)

Fluency Statement

This post is covered by the Governments Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Disclosure & Barring Service statement

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children young people and vulnerable adults.

Politically Restricted Statement

Legislation imposes restrictions on political activity for certain local government employees. This position is designated as a politically restricted (sensitive) post as set out in Part 1 the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 (LGO(PR)R 1990) SI 851 and S.30 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio, B2C, Computer Software, Cost Estimation, Front Desk Reception, Infection Control

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

55662 - 59490