Commissioning Manager – Adult Social Care
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Commissioning Manager – Adult Social Care
Location: North East England
Day rate: £49000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: + benefits
Sector: Commissioning Jobs, Social Care
Job type: Permanent
Commissioning Manager – Adults Social Care
12‑month contract/Permanent | Immediate start
£49,000 PA + benefits
Remote/Hybrid working
CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place week commencing 24th March.
Are you ready to shape the future of adult social care commissioning? As the Commissioning Manager – Social Care, you will play a pivotal strategic role, reporting directly into the Head of Adult Commissioning. You’ll lead a portfolio of high‑value commissioning activity, guide a dedicated team, influence budgets, shape markets and drive innovation across complex social care, housing and health systems. If you want a role where your decisions directly transform lives – this is it.
Your Role as Commissioning Manager – Social Care:
• Lead strategic commissioning, service development and transformation
• Drive the creation of commissioning strategies, service models and market‑shaping plans
• Oversee procurement, compliant routes to market, and robust, outcome‑focused specifications
• Analyse needs assessments, performance data and market intelligence to drive decisions
• Build strong partnerships across health, housing, the voluntary sector and regional networks
Your Experience as Commissioning Manager – Social Care:
• Strong grounding in social care legislation, statutory duties and commissioning frameworks
• Significant experience in strategic commissioning and service development
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023
• Skilled in contract performance, benchmarking and delivering value for money
• Excellent communicator, able to influence, problem‑solve and manage complex workloads
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be a great fit, please contact Jade Hidderley on [contact hidden] or apply today.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation — please get in touch.)
Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce. All hiring decisions are based on experience and skills, and reasonable adjustments will always be supported throughout the process.
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