Head of Brokerage

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Social Care
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Leadership Brokerage Commissioning Procurement Commercial Negotiation Budget Management Transformation Programme Management Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Brokerage

  • Location: London
  • Day rate: £542.88 per day
  • Sector: Commissioning Jobs, Social Care
  • Job type: Contract

Interim Contract | ASAP start
£542.88 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

3 month initial contract
London Local Authority
Hybrid working (3 days onsite per week)

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 18 May 2026.

Your role as Head of Brokerage

  • Lead high-quality, person-centred brokerage, ensuring the best outcomes and value for money
  • Drive the brokerage transformation programme, reshaping processes, systems and governance
  • Take control of high-value negotiations and complex provider relationships
  • Provide strong financial oversight of placements and care packages
  • Build a high-performing, motivated team with clear standards and accountability

Your previous experience as Head of Brokerage

  • Proven leadership of complex change programmes within social care or a similar environment
  • Strong background in commissioning, procurement and market management
  • Demonstrable success in commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management
  • Experience managing significant budgets, performance and cost improvement
  • Credibility working with senior leaders, Members and external partners

You will be trusted to manage politically sensitive issues, advise on risk, and ensure services meet all professional, legislative and safeguarding standards. You will also be a visible leader, influencing practice, championing continuous improvement and ensuring brokerage intelligence informs wider strategic planning. This Head of Brokerage role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy in how services are delivered and experienced.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who would be a strong fit for the Head of Brokerage role, please contact Sarah Williams on [contact hidden] or apply today.

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