Head of Commissioning & Market Development

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a strategic leader for the Head of Commissioning & Market Development role. This interim position focuses on transforming services across Adult Social Care, Housing, and Libraries, requiring strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. The role involves managing large contracts and overseeing multidisciplinary teams to deliver resident-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government commissioning and market development.
• Financial oversight of commissioning budgets (£40m+).

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning, procurement, and market shaping.
• Drive service transformation and improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Insight

Job description

Job Description

NEW JOB ALERT - CONTRACT - HEAD OF COMMISSIONING & MARKET DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY AND HOUSING

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 .

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)

Rate: £600 per day

IR35: Inside IR35

Contract Length: 3 months initially (Possibility of extension)

If you're interested - or know someone who might be - send your CV to (see below)

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements