Commissioning Manager​/Assets & Programmes​/ASC; AWDO-C14423

Commissioning Manager - Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care)

SALARY: £59,009 - £64,673 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION:

Hybrid working from the office in Wokingham, Berkshire, and from home

JOB TYPE:
Full‑Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

WORKING HOURS:

37 hours per week

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Commissioning Manager – Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) to join a forward‑thinking public sector organisation on a two‑year fixed‑term contract.

As the Commissioning Manager – Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) you will lead strategic commissioning, capital project delivery and market shaping for specialist accommodation including Extra Care and Supported Living. You will ensure compliance with the Care Act and drive sustainable service development.

Working closely with housing, health, social care providers and commissioning partners, the Commissioning Manager will deliver transformation, asset optimisation and high‑quality accommodation solutions that promote independence, wellbeing and value for money.

• Strategic Development: Lead the development of specialist accommodation including Extra Care, Supported Living, Learning Disability and Mental Health services.
• Capital Programme Management: Oversee delivery of the Adult Social Care capital and accommodation programme ensuring projects remain on time and on budget.
• Market Shaping: Stimulate and manage a sustainable local care provider market to ensure sufficiency and quality.
• Accommodation Strategy: Develop and maintain long‑term housing and accommodation strategies aligned to corporate priorities.
• Partnership Working: Build effective relationships with health partners, housing teams, providers and elected members.
• Asset Utilisation: Provide expert advice on asset management and utilisation to maximise community benefit.
• Business Case Development: Prepare high‑quality reports, strategies and business cases to inform senior decision‑making.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure services meet Care Act duties and deliver value for money.

• Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent relevant professional experience).
• Proven ability to lead and successfully deliver large‑scale accommodation or capital programmes.
• Strong understanding of Care Act duties, particularly in relation to accommodation and housing responsibilities.
• Demonstrable experience commissioning or delivering specialist accommodation, such as Extra Care, Supported Living or other specialist housing models.
• Experience in capital project delivery, service redesign and/or strategic commissioning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop robust business cases and produce high‑quality reports for a range of audiences.

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• GP Helpline 7 days a week.
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline.
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines.
• Free On‑site Gym.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work.
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more.
• Move through Menopause Course.
• Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more.
• Learning & Development Opportunities.
• Employee Networks.
• And much more!

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB : AWDO-C14423