Commissioning Strategic Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a senior project lead to oversee Adult Social Care commissioning for a local authority. You will steer major commissioning, procurement, and service transformation initiatives, manage a large team, and oversee high-value contracts and frameworks.

The role requires substantial local government experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering complex programmes in the public sector. This is a 6-month contract with on-site delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Adult Social Care commissioning services.
• Proven success delivering complex commissioning and procurement programs.
• Experience managing high-value contracts, frameworks and service transformation projects.
• Strong leadership with staff development experience.
• Experience in local government, Adult Social Care, or public sector environments.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders, providers, and partner organizations.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Ongoing professional development in commissioning, procurement, social care, public sector management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of intricate commissioning programs in Adult Social Care.
• Offer strategic oversight for high-value procurement and recommissioning projects.
• Promote continuous improvement, service innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
• Aid in the development of sustainable care markets and enhance outcomes for residents.
• Participate in strategic service planning and organizational development.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and comply with statutory requirements.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and program performance.
• Develop and uphold program plans and governance structures.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Program management

Education

Degree-level qualification

Professional development

Job description

Huntingdon, United Kingdom

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors. In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• This role involves providing strategic leadership for Adult Social Care commissioning services within a local authority. The position is crucial for ensuring the effective execution of major commissioning, procurement, and service transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will manage a large team, oversee significant contracts and frameworks, support market sustainability, and contribute to the strategic planning of commissioning services across the Council.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of intricate commissioning programs in Adult Social Care.
• Offer strategic oversight for high-value procurement and recommissioning projects.
• Promote continuous improvement, service innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
• Aid in the development of sustainable care markets and enhance outcomes for residents.
• Participate in strategic service planning and organizational development.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and comply with statutory requirements.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and program performance.
• Develop and uphold program plans and governance structures.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in leading Adult Social Care commissioning services.
• Proven success in delivering complex commissioning and procurement programs.
• Experience in managing high-value contracts, frameworks, and service transformation projects.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing commissioning teams and staff development.
• Experience in local government, Adult Social Care, or public sector environments.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders, providers, and partner organizations.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in commissioning, procurement, social care, public sector management, or a related field.

Additional Information

• 6 months contract with a local authority