Job Description

Job Introduction

BETTER CARE FUND COMMISSIONING MANAGER

Salary: 44,631 to 47,552 per annum

35 Hours per week

Location: Wildwood, Worcester (WR5)

Permanent

THE ROLE

Health and Social care is in the spotlight.


In Worcestershire, commissioners and finance teams from the County Council and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Clinical Integrated Care System (HWICB) are working closely to support the most vulnerable in society and to ensure services across health and social care mean that Worcestershire residents are healthier, live longer, have a better quality of life and remain independent for as long as possible.


Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking to recruit an outstanding, motivated individual to work across both organisations to support services that are jointly commissioned and funded through the Better Care Fund. Joining the team now will provide the opportunity to build something special, reshaping and commissioning high quality, value for money services that tangibly improve outcomes for adults in Worcestershire. We've worked hard to create friendly, welcoming work environments where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the county.


This post is jointly funded by the County Council and HWICB, with equal responsibility to the two partners. The host authority for the direct management and employment of the post will however be Worcestershire County Council.


The successful candidate will have opportunity to shape high quality, innovative and value for money services funded by the Better Care Fund that tangibly improve outcomes for residents in Worcestershire as well as opportunity to engage in a wide variety of change and transformational work across the health and care system that is relevant to the role.


The Council encourages its people to make a positive difference and our vision and values - customer focus, "can do" culture, freedom within boundaries - are at the very centre of everything we do, and the role will provide the opportunity for ongoing professional development and growth.


YOUR BACKGROUND

With strong partnership working and influencing skills and a track record of building solid working relationships across a range of stakeholders and senior colleagues, the successful candidate will be able to tangibly demonstrate experience and ability to meet the person specification criteria, in particular:

An in-depth understanding of commissioning across the health and care system and a successful record of leading commissioning activities across the entire commissioning cycle. The ability to develop and maintain productive partnerships, with a diverse group of stakeholders, through effective communication, influencing and working relationships. The ability to assimilate, analyse data and present complex information to innovate and drive change. The ability to operate under pressure in scenarios where deadlines can be non-negotiable whilst still maintaining oversight and management of multiple issues without any loss of quality. The ability to use verbal and written communications to effectively influence decisions across a wide variety of audiences.

How to Apply:

Applications via TribePad only. Please ensure you provide information on how you meet the specification and examples of why you should be considered, including the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. You will have opportunity to upload your CV if you would like to do so

Benefits:

You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement:

As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!

Brilliant Pension Scheme:

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.

Professional Learning & Development:

We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Flexible Working:

We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Closing date for applications:

22 February 2026

Anticipated Interview Date:

5 March 2026 (location: Wildwood offices, Worcester, WR5 2QT)

Worcestershire County Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Worcestershire people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.