Commissioning Manager

We are seeking 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 Living Well portfolio includes leading on the development of strategies for people with learning disabilities, autism and unpaid carers. In addition to developing commissioning strategies and commissioning of services for younger adults with care needs that support them to live as independently as possible and create opportunities for them to access work where appropriate. Services that sit within this portfolio include Supported Living services and community activities for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions, housing support and specialist residential and nursing care, services for people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers and accommodation services for people aged 18 to 25. The Ageing well portfolio includes the development of commissioning strategies for people in the later stages of their lives. There is a focus on enabling people to remain living as independent as they can in their own homes, with short term interventions to support people in times of crisis to regain skills and confidence, as well as longer term support where necessary to live at home such as equipment, home care and technology enabled services. For those no longer to remain in their usual home, access to more intensive services are commissioned within supported accommodation schemes sometime referred to as Extra Care or retirement villages, and for those who require 24 hour care, services are commissioned on a block and spot basis in care homes across the County. 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.
  
  A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
• Starting Salary of £43,421 - £47,420
• 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.