The role
We are seeking three experienced and dynamic Commissioning Managers to join our team. In these pivotal roles, you will play a crucial part in contributing to the operational delivery of Service objectives at each stage of the commissioning cycle. This will include ensuring effective commissioned services, robust contract and performance management, quality services for residents, effective partnerships and market management. The three opportunities are across our Starting Well, Living Well and Ageing Well service areas:
Commissioning Manager – Starting Well
This role will hold responsibility for existing contracts for children, young people and their families and will engage in activities undertaken both locally and across the West Midlands Consortium. The successful applicant will understand how arrangements for a wide range of placements are commissioned under block, framework or spot, support uplift management and effectively communicate with partners across the council who use such services. The post holder will also
confidently engage the market, co-produce new arrangements, undertake procurement, mobilise new services, contract manage and critically examine service reports to measure impact.
Commissioning Manager – Living Well
This role will manage a portfolio which includes the learning disabilities supported living and community activities framework which launched in autumn 2024 and provides a positive platform to develop new and innovative services. It also includes development of the learning disabilities strategy refresh which the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board has agreed, complex care, transitions, respite services and the delivery of the autism strategy action plan.
Commissioning Manager – Ageing Well
This role will lead commissioning strategies and plans across services for older people. The post holder will build strong strategic relationships with our residential and nursing homes market, ensuring sufficiency of placements and developing models of care and delivery to ensure sustainability. The post holder will also lead the development of an extra care commissioning strategy for Herefordshire and explore opportunities for joint commissioning, for adults over 65, through joint contracting, pooled funding and section 75 agreements where possible.
Our mission as a directorate is to “enable diverse, inclusive, vibrant, connected communities where people feel safe, keep well and look out for each other”. If you are passionate about commissioning and thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of Herefordshire Council and contributing to our mission of delivering outstanding public services.
What will you be doing?
As a Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for commissioning high quality, best value services that meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable residents. This will include managing the delivery of a range of commissioning strategies and plans and in partnership with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with senior leadership team across the Service, corporate colleagues and key stakeholders, including people who use our services and their Carers, to deliver agreed commissioning outcomes.
About You
As a Commissioning Manager you will be:
- Experienced in managing and leading social care, public health or early intervention and prevention commissioning strategies
- Experienced in implementing all stages of the commissioning cycle, with reference to needs analysis, planning, designing, implementing and reviewing service change.
Please contact Hayley Doyle, Service Director – All Ages Commissioning for an informal discussion about this role via [email protected]
We Offer
- A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Starting Salary of £44,711 - £48,710
- Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
- Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector. One of Herefordshire’s biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We’re excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures.
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].
Creating an inclusive workplace
Employee Network Groups play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. Employee Network Groups are a collective of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and who come together to initiate positive change in their work place. Our groups include: Black and Asian Staff Networking Group, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Climate and Nature Emergency, Diff-abilities and Armed Forces/ Veterans. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please click here.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!