Role: Head of Commissioning REF 124758
Contract Length: Until 24/03/26
Location: Hybrid/Reigate - at least one day per week in the office but all negotiable and flexible.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £650 per day
Security Clearance: Enhanced DBS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Head of Commissioning for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF COMMISSIONING
- Lead the current transformation programme across Surrey County in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
- Ensure smooth transition into two new unitary councils.
- Implement the Dynamic Purchasing System for providers supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions.
- Act as the single point of contact for the work, providing trust and confidence to providers and elected members.
- Ensure providers are fully engaged with the LGR process.
- Support the completion and implementation of a new community support tender exercise.
- Embed care technology strategy across Adult Social Care (ASC) for two new organisations.
- Adapt to a changing landscape and address additional priority areas as they arise.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HEAD OF COMMISSIONING
- Strong programme management and commissioning expertise, particularly in health and social care.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation and transition projects within local government or similar settings.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, building trust with providers and elected members.
- Knowledge of Dynamic Purchasing Systems, procurement, and tendering processes.
- Experience embedding care technology strategies across Adult Social Care.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and adaptability to a changing landscape.
If you are a Head of Commissioning, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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