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Head of Service - Commissioning
Job summary
A local authority is seeking a Head of Service - Commissioning to lead their commissioning team and develop strategic plans in adult social care. The role demands collaboration, leadership, and a strong commitment to service improvement. Successful candidates will have a proven background in commissioning within Local Authority and NHS settings. The position offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction and work closely with various stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in adult social care commissioning.
- Experience with Local Authority and NHS operating environments.
- Ability to work with partners and those with lived experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the team structure for strategic plans.
- Co-produce approaches with providers and service users.
- Influence priorities across the directorate.
Skills
Department: Adults & Heath
Interview date: 11th December 2025
Due to the promotion of our existing Head of Service we have an exciting opportunity to become part of a service transforming the way it operates. Are you an experienced senior commissioner in adult social care commissioning? If so come and develop your commissioning career with BwD and help us deliver our ambitions!
Here at BwD we are constantly looking for ways to improve our services and develop a thriving marketplace. We have an ambitious Adult Social Care commissioning strategy, and we are looking for someone who can inspire and lead our team in the delivery and implementation of our strategic plans.
We are looking for an experienced, collaborative and passionate Head of Commissioning to deliver upon our strategic and tactical commissioning ambitions. We are at an exciting stage of our development as we work in close partnership with our ICB colleagues to reconfigure and develop the service around a new commissioning model. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of ensuring proficient commissioning both across the Local Authority and NHS operating environments.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Commissioning and Provider Services, you will lead and directly manage the team structure to oversee the delivery of our strategic plans. Our residents are at the heart of our commissioning plans, and a commitment to co-producing approaches with providers and people who draw down on services is essential. The successful candidate will be a full member of the directorate senior leadership team and will also lead our performance and business transformation team which operates across the directorate. Therefore, as well as leading the transformation of commissioned services, the post holder will also influence the priorities and work programme across the directorate.
The post holder will take our development plans to the next stage and a such needs to be a resilient, effective leader with excellent written and presentation skills, confident working with partners and with those with lived experience.
For enquiries about this role please contact Elizabeth Fleming (Assistant Director of Commissioning and Provider Services) at .
Closing date: 24th November 2025
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