Assistant Director of Strategic Commissioning
26 days ago
West Bromwich
Assistant Director of Strategic Commissioning Location: Hybrid working Rate: £700 - £850 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Director of Strategic Commissioning (Adults) on an interim basis. This senior leadership role will drive the strategic commissioning agenda across Adult Social Care, ensuring high-quality, sustainable services that deliver improved outcomes for residents. You will work closely with senior leaders, partners and providers to shape commissioning strategies, manage market relationships and ensure services are aligned with local priorities and statutory responsibilities. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership for Adult Social Care commissioning and market development, • Lead the development and delivery of commissioning strategies and service transformation programmes, • Ensure services are person-centred, outcome-focused and financially sustainable, • Oversee contract management, procurement and market engagement with care providers, • Drive improvements in service quality, performance and value for money, • Work collaboratively with health partners, the voluntary sector and integrated care systems, • Provide leadership across budget management, commissioning governance and risk m...