Strategic Commissioning Lead – Older People

Wokingham Borough; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

Local government pension

Wellbeing helpline

Discounts

Onsite gym

Car & cycle-to-work

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Strategy and Commissioning Officer (Older People) to join the Adult Social Care and Health Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

You'll lead commissioning and contract management for services for older people, shape strategies, and work with health partners and providers to create a sustainable local care market, ensuring high-quality services aligned with local needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of commissioning services and working across the full commissioning cycle.
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the local authority role in shaping the care market.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of strategies and policies for Adult Social Care.
• Undertake commissioning and contract management activity for services that support older people.
• Work with partners and providers to support a diverse, sustainable and effective local care market.
• Gather, analyse and use evidence, data and insight to inform service planning and improvement.
• Support procurement, service design, quality assurance and performance review activity.
• Build positive relationships with residents, providers, partners and colleagues across the council.
• Contribute to projects that support transformation, best value and better outcomes for local people.

Skills

Commissioning

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Strategy and Commissioning Officer (Older People) to join the Adult Social Care and Health Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

You'll lead commissioning and contract management for services for older people, shape strategies, and work with health partners and providers to create a sustainable local care market, ensuring high-quality services aligned with local needs.