Service Director Age Commissioning

About The Role

Service Director All Age Commissioning

Job Title: Service Director All Age Commissioning

Salary: £95,460 - £100,571

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 20/09/2026

Technical interviews: 09/10/2026

Final selection day: 23/10/2026

This is a significant opportunity to shape how services are commissioned across Herefordshire, leading a truly all-age approach that supports children, families, adults and communities to thrive. As Service Director, you will establish the council as a leading commissioner, driving integrated and preventative approaches that improve outcomes, promote independence and deliver best value for residents.

You will lead strategic commissioning, market development, contract management, brokerage and resource functions, while building strong partnerships with the Integrated Care Board, providers, voluntary and community organisations, and people who use services. Working across health, care and community sectors, you will help develop innovative commissioning solutions that strengthen local services, reduce demand for higher-cost interventions and deliver sustainable improvement for Herefordshire's communities.

This role would be well suited to commissioning leader with a strong record of delivering change, who is seeking their first appointment at director level. The successful candidate will bring commercial acumen, political awareness and the ability to galvanise colleagues and partners around a shared purpose. Above all, they will be inclusive, values-led and able to translate strategy into measurable improvements for Herefordshire's residents, carers and communities.

The successful candidate will lead a broad and diverse portfolio covering:

• Adult Social Care Commissioning
• Children's Commissioning
• Quality Assurance and Market Development
• Social Care Resources
• Direct Payments and Individual Service Funds
• Financial Assessments and Charging
• Appointee and Deputy Services
• Strategic Transformation and Programme Delivery

The breadth of the portfolio offers a unique opportunity to influence both strategic policy and day-to-day service delivery across the care system.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in delivering:

The Big 4 Transformation Programme

A major redesign of adult social care services focused on independence, prevention and sustainable care markets.

Personalisation and Choice

Increasing the use of Direct Payments and Individual Service Funds to give people greater control over how their support is arranged and delivered.

Market Sustainability

Developing stronger partnerships with providers and creating sustainable commissioning models for the future.

Children's and Adults Integration

Developing a coherent all-age commissioning approach that improves outcomes and maximises value across services.

We are seeking a leader who will help us:

• Successfully deliver the Big 4 transformation programme.
• Strengthen relationships with providers and partners.
• Embed innovation and digital approaches within commissioning.
• Expand personalised models of support.
• Improve outcomes for residents, families and carers.
• Ensure commissioning and resource strategies remain financially sustainable.
• Continue building an outstanding, ambitious and resilient commissioning function.

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Salary range of £95,460 - £100,571
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional…