Director of Commissioning

Interim Director of Commissioning

Based in North London, hybrid working

Length: 6-Months (Potential for extension)

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We’re working with a North London local authority to appoint an experienced Director of Commissioning to lead integrated health and adult social care commissioning across the borough. This is a critical leadership role with strategic influence over service design, provider partnerships, and financial planning — driving person-centred, outcome-focused solutions for residents.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Director of Commissioning:

• Provide strategic leadership for all commissioning across health and adult social care
• Lead the integrated commissioning team and manage pooled/integrated budgets under formal partnership arrangements
• Drive delivery of statutory responsibilities and strategic objectives set out in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy
• Oversee transformation programmes and deliver innovative commissioning solutions aligned with population needs
• Collaborate with NHS partners, the voluntary sector, and internal stakeholders to deliver joined-up, high-quality services
• Ensure all services are person-centred, inclusive, and compliant with relevant legislation and council priorities
• Hold accountability for performance, value for money, contract outcomes, and continuous service improvement

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Director of Commissioning:

• Proven leadership experience in strategic commissioning across adult social care, health, or integrated systems
• Deep understanding of commissioning frameworks, partnership governance, and pooled budget management
• Strong ability to drive transformation, quality improvement, and value for money across complex systems
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement at a senior level, including with Members, NHS, and voluntary sector partners

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Dan Williams on on the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to

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