Market Manager, Grade 14

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Market Manager for a transformative role in Croydon. This position focuses on leading the development and management of the adult social care market, which is the largest regulated care market in London. You will collaborate with local stakeholders, ensure effective reporting tools are in place, and foster strategic relationships to enhance service delivery. This role offers the chance to significantly impact Croydon’s transformation plan and align with the Mayor’s Business Plan, making it a rewarding opportunity for professionals passionate about social care and community development.

Qualifications

• Experience in market management and adult social care.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor market vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the adult social care market.
• Work with stakeholders to identify service voids and vacancies.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Analysis

Cost Management

Strategic Planning

Report Development

Education

Degree in Social Sciences or related field

Tools

Cost Modeling Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Opportunity: Market Manager (Fixed Term / Secondment)

Croydon Council is seeking a Market Manager for a 12-month fixed term or secondment opportunity. The role focuses on leading the development and management of the adult social care market within the borough, which has the largest regulated care market in London.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Working closely with local stakeholders such as the ICB, council departments, care providers, and partner organizations to understand service voids and vacancies.
2. Ensuring reporting tools are in place to monitor market vacancies at operational and strategic levels.
3. Fostering strategic relationships with providers and within the council's commissioning services.
4. Supporting micro-commissioning services that promote independence, recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement.
5. Incorporating national and local policies into care market development plans.
6. Leading on cost tools and negotiations at local and national levels.
7. Managing the council's annual inflation and care cost program.
8. Reviewing the care market to identify opportunities for value for money and promoting resident independence.
9. Integrating cost modeling tools into relevant services to ensure value for money and compliance with statutory requirements.
10. Training staff on relevant cost tools.
11. Developing reports on market share, costs, and provider spending to support commissioning strategies and negotiations.
12. Producing reports, recommendations, and implementation plans for senior management.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Croydon’s wider transformation plan, aligning with the Future Croydon initiative and the Mayor’s Business Plan.