Commissioning Manager - Ref: SS03325

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Walsall is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the development of high-quality support for older people. This role includes managing commissioning activities, focusing on home care and community support. The ideal candidate will bring proven commissioning experience and have a strong understanding of health and community services.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Professional development opportunities

Community impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning roles.
• Knowledge of care and support for older adults and complex needs.
• Ability to lead transformative projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for home care and community support.
• Develop and maintain high-quality support for older people.
• Manage implementation of commissioning intentions.

Skills

Experience in commissioning

Understanding of health and community services

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

Commissioning Manager - Ref: SS03325

Salary: G12 Salary Range: £55,662 to £59,490

Contract: Full-Time, 37 Hours

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, drawing upon more collaborative and joint / multidisciplinary approaches and adopting more of 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 - Live Well

These roles will focus on developing support for learning disabilities, mental health, support for younger adults, working‑age people and promotion of self‑directed support. This area needs to be developed to enable more complex needs people to be supported appropriately. There is an existing transformation project working with operational teams and providers to develop this area that these roles will develop and take forward.

We are looking for an experienced commissioning manager who would have a prominent role around developing and maintaining high quality support for older people.

You will manage the development of commissioning activity around home care and other community support options in line with the recently published commissioning intentions and market position statements. There is a significant transformation project taking place around Home Care that the role would play a major role in taking forward ahead of a full recommissioning project following the pilot.

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 Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

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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 [e-mail] (for roles aligned to Adult Services) or [e-mail] (for roles aligned to Children Services).

Fluency Statement

This post is covered by the Government’s 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.