Strategic Senior Commissioning Officer — Regulated Care

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a motivated Senior Commissioning Officer to join its Adult Social Care Commissioning Team. You will lead commissioning, contract management, policy development and strategic planning across Birmingham, ensuring adults, older people and vulnerable citizens receive high-quality, cost-effective support that promotes independence.

The role requires data-driven decision-making, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate strategic priorities into

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, service development, performance management or related areas in a complex organisation.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Strong track record in developing collaborative relationships with citizens, providers and partners.
• Effective negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activity and contribute to development and delivery of strategies and plans.
• Analyse data and intelligence to understand service demand and inform decisions.
• Develop the care market by building relationships with providers and partners.
• Manage contracts and performance to ensure standards and value for money.
• Drive service improvement through reviews, needs assessments and equality analyses.
• Promote co-production with citizens, carers and stakeholders in service design.
• Build partnerships with NHS, local authorities and external organisations to deliver priorities.
• Support safeguarding and address risks affecting vulnerable citizens.
• Contribute to budget management, business cases and resource use.
• Develop evidence-based practice using research and performance information.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Performance management

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a motivated Senior Commissioning Officer to join its Adult Social Care Commissioning Team. You will lead commissioning, contract management, policy development and strategic planning across Birmingham, ensuring adults, older people and vulnerable citizens receive high-quality, cost-effective support that promotes independence.

The role requires data-driven decision-making, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate strategic priorities into