Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager –  – Walsall Council, Walsall, England, UK

Salary: 55662 to 59490

Contract: Full-Time 37 Hours

Location: Walsall, England, UK

Join our new commissioning team in Walsall. Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Walsall Council is looking for dedicated and innovative individuals to join our commissioning team. Following a review of our commissioning functions across the council we are developing a new approach focused on impactful commissioning, securing outcomes that matter by drawing upon more collaborative and joint / multidisciplinary approaches and adopting a people and place‑based perspective.

We will achieve this through a substantial investment in commissioning that brings together four key areas of commissioning across the Council to create a more integrated approach to Health Care and Communities.

As part of our team you will have the opportunity to be part of our commissioning transformation journey and lead and work on impactful programmes that enhance the lives of our residents. We are committed to improving customer engagement and delivering high-quality services.

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Community Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of health education care and community services in Walsall.
• Innovative Projects: Be part of forward-thinking initiatives that drive positive change.

Walsall has significantly invested in building the commissioning team as part of its commitment to quality support to people in Walsall. We are in the process of appointing to the management roles in the team but have a wide range of opportunities for people to join the team based on your experience or ambition for the future.

These roles span across all of the childrens services directorates which includes Children Social Care Lifelong learning early Intervention partnership and Community Development. You will work with children services and work with other Commissioning Teams across LA ICB NHS providers and Voluntary Sector.

Walsall Council is investing in a new integrated commissioning model that puts people and place at the heart of service design. As part of this transformation we’re recruiting a Head of Commissioning Support Unit to lead the strategic commissioning infrastructure across childrens and adult services.

This is a unique leadership role responsible for ensuring consistency quality and efficiency in commissioning cycle as well as leading on need assessment and strategies that will inform commissioning intentions and models of delivery to meet need effectively in Walsall. You’ll play a key role in enabling the wider commissioning team to deliver impactful value driven services.

• Lead strategic commissioning support across childrens
• Oversee provider payments social care systems and client welfare services.
• Shape and implement financial and charging policies for commissioned services.
• Drive quality assurance and support market development.
• Collaborate across teams and sectors to ensure consistency and best practice.
• Champion innovation digital solutions and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in commissioning infrastructure and support services.
• Ability to lead transformation and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Commercial acumen and a focus on value for money.
• A commitment to inclusion innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to the well‑being of our community we want to hear from you!

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: 15th December

Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification.
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