Strategic Commissioner

Interim Strategic Commissioner

Adult Social Care – Strategic Commissioning
Hybrid (2 days per week on site)
£500 per day (Umbrella) (£370 PAYE per day)
Full-time – 37 hours per week
Initial contract: 3 months

About the Role
Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Interim Strategic Commissioner (Prevention & Carers) to join the Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning team on a short-term basis.

This is a key strategic role focused on shaping and delivering two priority areas:

Developing and leading the Prevention Strategy, strengthening early intervention, independence, and community-based support
Leading the creation and delivery of an All-Age Carers Strategy, ensuring unpaid carers across Slough are identified, valued, and effectively supportedYou will also provide line management and supervision for two team members, supporting delivery across both workstreams.

Key Responsibilities Prevention Strategy

Lead cross-council collaboration with Housing, Public Health, ICBs, and VCSE partners
Develop a system-wide approach to prevention: preventing, reducing, and delaying care needs
Strengthen community and voluntary sector partnerships
Use data and insight to understand demand and target resources effectively
Maximise impact of prevention and early intervention services
Ensure effective use of funding streams (e.g. BCF, Public Health, DFGs)
Drive smarter investment decisions and reduce service duplicationCarers Strategy

Co-produce an All-Age Carers Strategy with key partners
Improve identification, recognition, and support for unpaid carers
Strengthen cross-sector collaboration and information sharing
Enhance access to support, guidance, and wellbeing services
Build stronger community, education, and employer engagement networksAbout You We are looking for a highly experienced strategic commissioner with:

Strong background in Adult Social Care commissioning
Proven experience working with or within the VCSE sector
Deep understanding of prevention, early intervention, and carers services
Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership skills
Ability to operate at a systems level and translate strategy into delivery
Strong leadership and team management experienceDetails
Location: Slough (hybrid – 2 days on site per week)
Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 months initially
Hours: 37 per week
Start: Immediate / ASAP
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed