Job Description

About the team

An exciting opportunity to manage a team of social care commissioners and deliver a programme of contracting, procurement, and transformation work for older people's residential and nursing care services.



The team commissions care services for more than 6000 older people with frailty and dementia care needs with a total annual spend of more than 150 m. The team is working to an established plan to improve outcomes for people who need a range of services and to achieve value for money for the Council at a time of significant budgetary pressure. Within the next 12 months the team will deliver several significant projects to improve support at home, extra care, day care and care homes services whilst managing the day-to-day contract work.

About the role

The Commissioning Manager role will report to the Deputy Head of Service and will mainly focus on commissioning of care home services. Key responsibilities will include:



Ensuring that staff within team are effectively managed and developed to support service aims. Ensuring that care contracts are effectively managed and deliver Value for Money and good outcomes for people. Ensuring that important projects are delivered efficiently and on time. Current projects include a review of Hertfordshire's care home Dementia Care Accreditation, and a review of commissioning arrangements for people with enhanced dementia care needs (including one to one care). To lead care provider engagement on improving access to nursing care in localities experiencing supply shortfalls.

About you

Essential Criteria

In-depth understanding of adult social care, particularly in relation to older adults Proven experience in leading the commissioning and delivery of complex projects that demonstrate measurable outcomes and value for money. Strategic awareness of national and local developments in adult social care, with the ability to anticipate emerging trends and influence service design accordingly. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesise complex data and evidence to inform strategic decision-making and policy development. Demonstrated ability to lead and influence multi-agency stakeholders, including senior leaders, providers, and community representatives, to co-produce and implement commissioning strategies. Track record of delivering projects and programmes to time and budget, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.

Desirable Criteria

Experience of managing staff Working knowledge of frailty, dementia and care in older age gained in social care or related field. Experience of leading major/high value strategic commissioning and procurement gained in social care or related field. Experience of major programme delivery in social care or related field. Experience of major partnership development in social care or related field.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

How to apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Secondment

This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application.


If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.

Additional information

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.



Job Reference: HCC28093