Strategic Commissioner: Learning Disabilities & Autism

Baltimore Consulting Limited; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting Limited is recruiting a Strategic Commissioner (Learning Disabilities and Autism) on a 26-week interim contract in Greater West London. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working and a day rate of £500 Umbrella Inside IR35.

You will lead the delivery of strategic priorities across Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence, develop all-age strategies, and drive procurement, reviews, and service redesign in Adult Social Care.

Qualifications

• Significant strategic commissioning experience within Adult Social Care
• Extensive knowledge of Learning Disabilities, Autism and wider Neurodivergence agendas
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy and best practice frameworks
• Proven track record of leading commissioning reviews, service redesign and procurement activity
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and partnership working skills

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Learning Disabilities and Autism strategy action plans, driving measurable outcomes
• Develop an all-age Learning Disabilities Strategy and a new all-age Neurodivergence Strategy
• Undertake commissioning reviews across Advocacy Services, Residential Respite, Day Opportunities and Shared Lives provision
• Lead procurement activity, commissioning reviews and tender processes to ensure value and quality
• Build strong relationships with providers, partners and stakeholders to translate strategy into operational delivery

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement management

Policy compliance

Negotiation

Job description

Baltimore Consulting Limited is recruiting a Strategic Commissioner (Learning Disabilities and Autism) on a 26-week interim contract in Greater West London. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working and a day rate of £500 Umbrella Inside IR35.

You will lead the delivery of strategic priorities across Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence, develop all-age strategies, and drive procurement, reviews, and service redesign in Adult Social Care.