Interim Senior Commissioning Manager – 5 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

Strategic Commissioning

• Spearhead the creation, execution, and monitoring of commissioning strategies and plans.
  
  


• Oversee all phases of the commissioning cycle, from needs analysis to implementation and review.
  
  


• Innovate sustainable service models within Adult Social Care.
  
  


• Lead large-scale commissioning projects for Older People's and Working Age Adult Services.
  
  

Care Home & Extra Care Market Development

• Direct Care Home and Extra Care Housing commissioning efforts.
  
  


• Formulate service specifications, contract documents, and commissioning frameworks.
  
  


• Develop business cases for:
  
  
  
  • New Care Home developments
    
    
  
  
  • Extra Care Housing schemes
    
    
  
  
  • Service redesign initiatives
    
    
  
  
  • Market development strategies
    
    
  
  


• Conduct market analysis, engage providers, and plan for sustainability.
  
  

Programme & Change Management

• Lead complex transformation and service enhancement programs.
  
  


• Conduct service reviews, needs assessments, and value-for-money evaluations.
  
  


• Formulate and execute commissioning intentions and plans.
  
  


• Manage complex projects and commissioning workstreams.
  
  

Contract & Performance Management

• Monitor provider performance and ensure contractual compliance.
  
  


• Develop performance frameworks focused on outcomes.
  
  


• Lead contract negotiations and provider engagement activities.
  
  


• Ensure commissioned services deliver quality outcomes and value for money.
  
  


• Cultivate relationships with providers, partners, and stakeholders.
  
  

Partnership Working

• Collaborate closely with:
  
  
  
  • Adult Social Care Teams
    
    
  
  
  • NHS Partners
    
    
  
  
  • Integrated Care Boards
    
    
  
  
  • Care Providers
    
    
  
  
  • Voluntary and Community Sector Organizations
    
    
  
  
  • Service Users and Carers
    
    
  
  


• Advocate for co-production throughout the commissioning cycle.
  
  

Financial Management

• Oversee substantial commissioned service budgets.
  
  


• Provide financial scrutiny and challenge.
  
  


• Conduct value-for-money reviews and make investment decisions.
  
  


• Support governance of pooled budgets and commissioned services.
  
  

Essential

• Extensive experience in Adult Social Care Commissioning.
  
  


• In-depth knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Older People's Services
    
    
  
  
  • Care Home Markets
    
    
  
  
  • Extra Care Housing
    
    
  
  
  • Working Age Adult Services
    
    
  
  


• Experience in developing:
  
  
  
  • Commissioning Strategies
    
    
  
  
  • Service Specifications
    
    
  
  
  • Business Cases
    
    
  
  
  • Market Development Plans
    
    
  
  


• Proven ability to manage complex commissioning programs.
  
  


• Strong contract and performance management skills.
  
  


• Experience in conducting:
  
  
  
  • Needs Assessments
    
    
  
  
  • Service Reviews
    
    
  
  
  • Market Analysis
    
    
  
  
  • Options Appraisals
    
    
  
  


• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • Care Act
    
    
  
  
  • Adult Social Care legislation
    
    
  
  
  • Integrated Commissioning
    
    
  
  
  • NHS and Local Authority partnership arrangements
    
    
  
  


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.
  
  


• Robust program and project management experience.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in developing Care Home or Extra Care schemes from concept to delivery.
  
  


• Knowledge of NHS commissioning policy and Integrated Care Systems.
  
  


• Experience managing pooled budgets.
  
  


• Project Management qualification or equivalent experience.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £400 per day (Umbrella)
  
  


• 5 Month Contract
  
  


• Agile / Hybrid Working
  
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to lead strategic Adult Social Care commissioning programs.
  
  


• Significant involvement in Care Home and Extra Care market development.
  
  


• Opportunity to shape future service provision and market sustainability.
  
  


• Collaborate closely with Local Authority, NHS, and provider partners.