Senior Commissioning Officer (Age Well) - Ref:SS03326
Contract: Full Time, 37 Hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term for 24 Months
Join Our New Commissioning Team and Help Shape the Future of Services in Walsall
Walsall Council is embarking on an exciting commissioning transformation programme and we are looking for passionate, innovative and outcome-focused individuals to join our newly integrated Commissioning Team.
Following a review of commissioning functions across the Council, we are investing significantly in a new approach to commissioning that brings together expertise from across Health, Care and Communities. Our ambition is simple; to deliver better outcomes for residents through more collaborative, evidence-based and person-centred commissioning.
This is a unique opportunity to join Walsall Council at a pivotal time and play a key role in shaping the future of services that support our communities.
Our new approach will focus on:
As part of our commissioning transformation journey, you will help design and deliver programmes that improve lives, strengthen communities and ensure residents receive the support they need, when they need it.
Why Work With Us?
Make a Real Difference
Help shape services that directly improve the lives of Walsall residents and communities.
Be Part of Change
Join a forward-thinking council at a time of significant investment and transformation in commissioning.
Professional Development
Benefit from continuous learning, career development opportunities and exposure to complex strategic programmes.
Collaborative Culture
Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, ambitious and inclusive environment.
Innovative Projects
Lead and contribute to programmes that drive meaningful improvements across health, care and community services.
Commissioning - Age Well
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Commissioning Officer to join our Age Well Commissioning Team.
This role focuses on supporting older people across residential and nursing care services, ensuring individuals receive high-quality, person-centred support in environments that promote dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
Working closely with providers, health partners, operational colleagues and wider stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of sustainable, high-quality services that meet both current and future needs across Walsall's ageing population.
This is a strategically important area of development, presenting significant opportunities to influence the future residential and nursing care market and shape innovative approaches to supporting older people.
The postholder will lead and support a range of commissioning projects and business-as-usual activity, helping to build a resilient and sustainable care market whilst driving continuous improvement in service quality and outcomes.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The role will contribute to and lead work across areas including:
The learning and outcomes from these projects will help inform Walsall's longer-term commissioning strategy and approach to residential and nursing care, ensuring services remain responsive, effective and capable of meeting increasing demand.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional to influence strategy, shape future service models and contribute to major transformation programmes across Adult Social Care.
About You
You will have experience of commissioning, service development, contract management, project delivery or partnership working within health, social care or related public service environments.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Interested in Finding Out More?
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Leeona Marsh
Head of Commissioning (Age Well)
[email protected]
Ready to Apply?
We would love to hear from you.
View: Job Description and Employee Specification
Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026
A unique opportunity to help shape a new era of commissioning in Walsall and improve outcomes for older people across the borough.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The role will contribute to and lead work across areas including:
The learning and outcomes from these projects will help inform Walsall's longer-term commissioning strategy and approach to residential and nursing care, ensuring services remain responsive, effective and capable of meeting increasing demand.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional to influence strategy, shape future service models and contribute to major transformation programmes across Adult Social Care.
About You
You will have experience of commissioning, service development, contract management, project delivery or partnership working within health, social care or related public service environments.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Important Information for Applicants
When completing your online application form, you will be asked to provide supporting information. You must include a detailed statement demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria contained within the employee specification.
Applications submitted without a supporting information statement will not be shortlisted.
Please ensure that you also complete the work history and qualifications sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.
Please refer to our Information for Applicants leaflet for further details.
At Walsall Council, we recognise that AI can be a useful tool for generating ideas and guidance. However, we encourage applicants to ensure that their application genuinely reflects their own experiences, achievements and voice. We want to understand what makes you unique and therefore expect supporting statements to be authentic and representative of your own skills and experience.
Safer Recruitment
Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment and actively contribute to a culture of safeguarding.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for Public Sector Workers. The postholder will be required to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in accurate spoken English.
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