Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager – Adult Social Care

Contract:

Fixed Term (12 months)

Salary: £51,357 - £54,495 per annum (Grade 10)

Hours:

36.66 per week

Location:

Base – Spindles Council Offices Oldham, working at remote premises and sites.

Closing Date:
Tuesday 14 July 2026

Interview Date: TBC.

We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Commissioning Manager to lead a critical programme of work focused on reducing out‑of‑area placements and strengthening local provision for people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our local care market, improve outcomes for residents and deliver significant financial and operational benefits for the organisation.

• Developing strategic commissioning plans for specific cohorts and commissioning activity ensuring clear actions and time frames for meeting identified objectives.
• Engaging with the wider provider market to stimulate, shape and secure high‑quality sustainable services that meet the needs of residents with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Reviewing and repurposing existing provision to maximise local capacity and reduce reliance on high‑cost external placements.
• Analysing demand and cost pressures, including the needs of younger adults aged 18‑25, to inform long‑term commissioning strategies.
• Driving innovation in service models, outcomes‑based commissioning and personalised support.
• Working collaboratively with operational teams, providers, partners and people with lived experience to co‑design solutions that deliver better outcomes closer to home.

• Demonstrable and recent experience of delivering commissioning priorities end‑to‑end with clear evidence of leading all stages of the commissioning cycle.
• A proven track record of effective leadership within a complex health and adult social care environment, showing the ability to navigate organisational challenges, drive change and deliver measurable outcomes for people with complex needs.
• Evidence of successful engagement and partnership‑building with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to influence, negotiate and co‑produce solutions that shape the local market.