Head of Commissioning & Market Developement for Community and Housing

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks a Head of Commissioning & Market Development to oversee commissioning and procurement across Adult Social Care and Housing. This interim role demands strong leadership and strategic thinking to drive transformation and improve outcomes for residents. Candidates must have experience in managing large-scale contracts and working collaboratively in politically sensitive environments. The position is hybrid, requiring three days on-site in South London.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading commissioning and market development in local government.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning, procurement, and market shaping across Adult Social Care and Housing.
• Deliver cost efficiencies and improve resident-focused outcomes.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Commercial Insight

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Client:

Salt

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

A local authority in London is seeking an experienced strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Commissioning & Market Development. This is a high-impact interim position overseeing commissioning, procurement, and market shaping across Adult Social Care, Housing, and Libraries – driving forward transformation, integration, and improved outcomes for residents.

? MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Leading commissioning and market development in local government or related public services
• Managing large-scale contracts and procurement processes
• Overseeing multidisciplinary teams (contracts, brokerage, BI, financial assessments)
• Delivering cost efficiencies, service transformation, and resident-focused outcomes
• Working collaboratively with NHS, voluntary sector, and internal senior stakeholders
• Applying Care Act duties and public procurement law in a strategic commissioning context

? ESSENTIALS:

• Strong strategic thinking and commercial insight
• Leadership experience in politically sensitive, fast-paced environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Proven ability to improve contract performance and drive innovation
• Financial oversight of commissioning budgets (£40m+)
• Ready to hit the ground running in a short-term interim role

? Location: London / Hybrid (3 days on-site in South London)

? IR35: Inside IR35

? Contract Length: 3 months initially (Possibility of extension)