Commissioning Manager

• Organisation: Rotherham Council
• Job Type: Initial 3-month Contract
• Day Rate: £350 - £450 per day (Umbrella / Inside IR35)

Rotherham Council, in collaboration with South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, are seeking a Strategic Commissioning Manager for Older People, Urgent and Community Care. This pivotal position reports to the Health and Social Care Urgent and Community Portfolio Lead and plays a crucial role in shaping and managing services that support our community's elderly and vulnerable populations.

• Commission, contract, and manage the performance of adult care and support services, ensuring quality standards are met in collaboration with the contract compliance team and provider services.
• Engage the adult care market through provider forums and coordinate multidisciplinary team (MDT) efforts to enhance support to care homes efficiently and effectively.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform strategic direction and decision-making processes.
• Shape the market and strategically develop adult care and support services, including commissioning plans, market position statements, sustainability plans, and procurement processes.
• Oversee the Better Care Fund, ensuring governance, monitoring, and reporting are conducted timely for the £54M budget and related adult services budgets.
• Provide specialist advice, support, and assurance to Cabinet, Councillors, Executives, partners, providers, and the public.

• Proven experience in strategic commissioning, particularly in health or social care settings.
• Ideally hold experience in commissioning and contracts for care homes.
• Knowledge of the adult care market and the ability to engage with providers effectively.
• Experience in managing large budgets and understanding of financial governance.

To apply for the Strategic Commissioning Manager position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.