Senior Commissioning Officer - Ref:SS03326

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Walsall

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Walsall Council announces a new Senior Commissioning Officer (Age Well) role to lead and support commissioning for older people across residential and nursing care services, aiming to promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.

You will work with health partners, providers and stakeholders to design sustainable, high-quality services and strengthen market development in ageing care. A fixed-term 24-month contract with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Experience in commissioning, service development, contract management, or partnership working within health, social care or related public service environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership working abilities.
Experience of managing complex projects and programmes.
Understanding of market development and service improvement.
Commitment to improving outcomes for local communities.

Responsibilities

Residential and nursing care commissioning.
Market sustainability and market development.
Provider engagement and relationship management.
Dementia care and specialist support pathways.
Workforce development initiatives.
Contract management and performance monitoring.
Integrated commissioning with health and wider partners.
Data and intelligence-led commissioning.
Development of innovative and future-focused models of care.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Collaboration across boundaries

Communication skills

Job description

Walsall Council, Senior Commissioning Officer (Age Well) - Ref:SS03326

Contract: Full Time, 37 Hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term for 24 Months

Join Our New Commissioning Team and Help Shape the Future of Services in Walsall

Walsall Council is embarking on an exciting commissioning transformation programme and we are looking for passionate, innovative and outcome-focused individuals to join our newly integrated Commissioning Team.

Following a review of commissioning functions across the Council, we are investing significantly in a new approach to commissioning that brings together expertise from across Health, Care and Communities. Our ambition is simple; to deliver better outcomes for residents through more collaborative, evidence-based and person-centred commissioning.

This is a unique opportunity to join Walsall Council at a pivotal time and play a key role in shaping the future of services that support our communities.

Our new approach will focus on:

Delivering outcomes that matter to local people
Strengthening co-production and community engagement
Developing people and place-based commissioning approaches
Working collaboratively across organisational boundaries
Building stronger partnerships with providers and stakeholders
Creating sustainable, innovative and high-quality services

As part of our commissioning transformation journey, you will help design and deliver programmes that improve lives, strengthen communities and ensure residents receive the support they need, when they need it.

Why Work With Us?

Make a Real Difference

Help shape services that directly improve the lives of Walsall residents and communities.

Be Part of Change

Join a forward-thinking council at a time of significant investment and transformation in commissioning.

Professional Development

Benefit from continuous learning, career development opportunities and exposure to complex strategic programmes.

Collaborative Culture

Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, ambitious and inclusive environment.

Innovative Projects

Lead and contribute to programmes that drive meaningful improvements across health, care and community services.

Commissioning - Age Well

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Commissioning Officer to join our Age Well Commissioning Team.

This role focuses on supporting older people across residential and nursing care services, ensuring individuals receive high-quality, person-centred support in environments that promote dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

Working closely with providers, health partners, operational colleagues and wider stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of sustainable, high-quality services that meet both current and future needs across Walsall's ageing population.

This is a strategically important area of development, presenting significant opportunities to influence the future residential and nursing care market and shape innovative approaches to supporting older people.

The postholder will lead and support a range of commissioning projects and business-as-usual activity, helping to build a resilient and sustainable care market whilst driving continuous improvement in service quality and outcomes.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The role will contribute to and lead work across areas including:

Residential and nursing care commissioning
Market sustainability and market development
Provider engagement and relationship management
Dementia care and specialist support pathways
Workforce development initiatives
Contract management and performance monitoring
Integrated commissioning with health and wider partners
Data and intelligence-led commissioning
Development of innovative and future-focused models of care

The learning and outcomes from these projects will help inform Walsall's longer-term commissioning strategy and approach to residential and nursing care, ensuring services remain responsive, effective and capable of meeting increasing demand.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional to influence strategy, shape future service models and contribute to major transformation programmes across Adult Social Care.

About You

You will have experience of commissioning, service development, contract management, project delivery or partnership working within health, social care or related public service environments.

You will be able to demonstrate