Commissioning Manager - Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care)

Lead strategic commissioning and capital programme delivery for specialist accommodation within Adult Social Care. Drive housing strategy, market development and service transformation to deliver high-quality, sustainable care solutions.

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SALARY: £59,009 - £64,673 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office inWokingham, Berkshire, and from home

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Commissioning Manager Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) to join a forward-thinking public sector organisation on a two-year fixed term contract.

As the Commissioning Manager Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) you will lead strategic commissioning, capital project delivery and market shaping for specialist accommodation including Extra Care and Supported Living. You will ensure compliance with the Care Act and drive sustainable service development.

Working closely with housing, health, social care providers and commissioning partners, the Commissioning Manager Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) will deliver transformation, asset optimisation and high-quality accommodation solutions that promote independence, wellbeing and value for money.

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DUTIES

Your duties as a Commissioning Manager - Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) will include:

• Strategic Development: Lead the development of specialist accommodation including Extra Care, Supported Living, Learning Disability and Mental Health services

• Capital Programme Management: Oversee delivery of the Adult Social Care capital and accommodation programme ensuring projects remain on time and on budget

• Market Shaping: Stimulate and manage a sustainable local care provider market to ensure sufficiency and quality

• Accommodation Strategy: Develop and maintain long-term housing and accommodation strategies aligned to corporate priorities

• Partnership Working: Build effective relationships with health partners, housing teams, providers and elected Members

• Asset Utilisation: Provide expert advice on asset management and utilisation to maximise community benefit

• Business Case Development: Prepare high-quality reports, strategies and business cases to inform senior decision-making

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure services meet Care Act duties and deliver value for money

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent relevant professional experience)

• Proven ability to lead and successfully deliver large-scale accommodation or capital programmes

• Strong understanding of Care Act duties, particularly in relation to accommodation and housing responsibilities

• Demonstrable experience commissioning or delivering specialist accommodation, such as Extra Care, Supported Living or other specialist housing models

• Experience in capital project delivery, service redesign and/or strategic commissioning

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop robust business cases and produce high-quality reports for a range of audiences

BENEFITS

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• GP Helpline 7 days a week

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline

• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

• Free Onsite Gym

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Car and Cycle to Work

• Local & Lifestyle Discounts savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

• Move through Menopause Course

• Sports & Social Group Activities running, football, cricket, and more

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Networks

And much more!

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JOB REF: AWDO-C14423

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