Director of Adults Commissioning and Partnerships

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a high-calibre Director of Adults Commissioning and Partnerships to shape and deliver the commissioning strategy for Adult Social Care. The role leads market development, provider engagement, and integration with health partners to improve outcomes and ensure value for money.

The post combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, working in a hybrid pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely), and reporting to the Corporate Director of Adult Social

Qualifications

• Significant experience of commissioning, procurement or service transformation within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of Adult Social Care, health systems and integrated working.
• Experience of market development, contract management and strategic partnership working.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale change and service improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.
• Experience of working within politically led environments and navigating complex organisational challenges.
• Commitment to delivering better outcomes for residents through innovative and sustainable commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic commissioning function for Adult Social Care.
• Develop and deliver commissioning strategies aligned to Council priorities and statutory responsibilities.
• Ensure commissioned services deliver high-quality outcomes and value for money.
• Lead market shaping and provider engagement activities across Adult Social Care.
• Build strong relationships with NHS partners, providers, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in service design, procurement and commissioning approaches.
• Ensure robust contract management, quality assurance and performance monitoring arrangements.
• Lead the development of preventative, strengths-based and community-focused services.
• Support the integration of health and social care services through collaborative commissioning arrangements.
• Ensure commissioning activity supports financial sustainability whilst improving outcomes for residents.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Procurement

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Job description

Director of Adults Commissioning and Partnerships

Salary £101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham
Hybrid Working - 3 days office-based, 2 days remote

Shape the Future of Adult Care and Support in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced, strategic and commercially astute leader to join us as Director of Adults Commissioning and Partnerships.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the Council's commissioning strategy for Adult Social Care, ensuring Nottingham residents have access to high-quality, sustainable and person-centred services that deliver excellent outcomes and value for money.

Working across health, social care, community and voluntary sector partners, you will lead the development of innovative commissioning approaches that respond to changing needs, market pressures and future demand, whilst ensuring services remain focused on improving the lives of Nottingham's citizens.

As a key member of the Adult Social Care Leadership Team, you will help drive integration, transformation and collaboration across the wider health and care system.

About the Role

As Director of Adults Commissioning and Partnerships, you will:

• Lead the strategic commissioning function for Adult Social Care.
• Develop and deliver commissioning strategies aligned to Council priorities and statutory responsibilities.
• Ensure commissioned services deliver high-quality outcomes and value for money.
• Lead market shaping and provider engagement activities across Adult Social Care.
• Build strong relationships with NHS partners, providers, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in service design, procurement and commissioning approaches.
• Ensure robust contract management, quality assurance and performance monitoring arrangements are in place.
• Lead the development of preventative, strengths-based and community-focused services.
• Support the integration of health and social care services through collaborative commissioning arrangements.
• Ensure commissioning activity supports financial sustainability whilst improving outcomes for residents.

Key Priorities

• Develop and implement a strategic approach to AdultSocial Care commissioning.
• Shape and influence the care market to ensure high-quality, sustainable provision.
• Strengthen partnerships across health, social care and community services.
• Improve outcomes through innovative and evidence-based commissioning models.Drive value for money through effective procurement, contract management and market development.
• Enhance quality assurance and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Support integrated service delivery across the wider health and care system.
• Promote preventative approaches that help people maintain independence for longer.
• Respond effectively to changing demographic demand and market challenges.
• Deliver commissioning solutions that place citizens at the heart of service design and delivery.

About You

We are looking for a highly credible leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience of commissioning, procurement or service transformation within a large and complex organisation.
• A strong understanding of Adult Social Care, health systems and integrated working.
• Experience of market development, contract management and strategic partnership working.
• A proven track record of delivering large-scale change and service improvement.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.
• Experience of working within politically led environments and navigating complex organisational challenges.
• A commitment to delivering better outcomes for residents through innovative and sustainable commissioning.

You will be a collaborative and inclusive leader with the ability to balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring commissioning decisions translate into meaningful improvements for Nottingham's citizens.

Why Nottingham City Council?

At Nottingham City Council, we put Citizens at the Heart of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of Adult Social Care services across the city. You will play a critical role in ensuring residents receive high-quality support whilst helping to create a sustainable and resilient care market for the future.

Informal Enquiries

Richard SmithCorporate Director of Adult Social Care and Health
[e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 6th December 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview Dates: Week commencing 14th December