Head of Integrated Commissioning Well

Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Directorate:
Adult Social Care & All Age Commissioning, Section:
All Age Commissioning,

Location:

Civic Centre, Grade: SM5,

Hours:

37 hours per week. This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Stoke on Trent City Council is looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our All Age Commissioning leadership team as Head of Commissioning for Start and Grow Well, following a restructure there may also be an opportunity arising for a Head of Commissioning Support Unit. This is a great opportunity to lead major transformation across Children’s, Adult Social Care and Public Health, influencing how commissioned services are delivered for residents across the city.

You'll work at the heart of a highly ambitious organisation, driving commissioning strategies, market development, service redesign and innovation to improve outcomes for children, families, adults and older people. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering transformation, supporting Ofsted and CQC improvement activity, and ensuring services remain sustainable, high quality and focused on what matters most to local people.

• Has significant senior level commissioning experience within local government, health or the wider public sector
• Can lead complex transformation programmes and deliver measurable outcomes
• Brings strong commercial, financial and political acumen
• Builds effective partnerships across organisations and sectors
• Is passionate about improving lives and making best use of public resources

Lead some of the most important transformation programmes in the city. Influence strategic decisions at the highest level. Work across children, adults, public health and integrated care. Be part of an ambitious team committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Make a lasting difference to the lives of Stoke-on-Trent residents. If you're a strategic thinker, passionate leader and accomplished commissioner ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Proposed interview date 1st and 2nd of December

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Shelley Brough,

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic commissioning plans across Children’s Services, Adult Social Care and Public Health
• Drive large-scale transformation, service redesign and innovation programmes to improve outcomes and deliver sustainable savings
• Provide strategic leadership for market shaping, commissioning activity and provider relationships, ensuring high-quality and value-for-money services
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with NHS colleagues, providers, communities and key stakeholders to support integrated,…