3-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction across all-age commissioning services.
  
• Ensure continuity of delivery and maintain performance standards during the interim period.
  
• Set clear priorities and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  
• Provide assurance to senior leadership on service performance and risks.
  
• Lead key commissioning programs, including supported living and commissioning frameworks.
  
• Oversee the development and delivery of commissioning strategies across adult and all-age services.
  
• Ensure effective commissioning practices that deliver value for money and positive outcomes for residents.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Extensive senior leadership experience in adult social care commissioning.
  
• Strong background in all-age commissioning models, frameworks, and delivery.
  
• Proven experience of leading teams through organizational change or restructure.
  
• Demonstrable experience in program delivery, particularly within supported living or similar service areas.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Social Care, Public Administration, or related discipline).
  
• Evidence of continued professional development.
  
• Relevant leadership or management qualification (desirable).
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  
• Duration: 3–4 months (initial).
  
• 1-2 days on site.
  
• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.