Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be partnering with a reputable housing provider to recruit an experienced

Head of Commissioning

to lead a significant portfolio of public health commissioning and transformation programmes.

This is a

high-impact strategic leadership role

responsible for shaping and delivering commissioning activity that improves public health outcomes, strengthens service delivery, and ensures value for money across a substantial multi-million-pound portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading complex transformation programmes, procurement activity, and market development while working closely with senior stakeholders across the health and care system.

Location:

London | Hybrid Working Salary:

Competitive Salary

The Role

As

Head of Commissioning , you will provide senior leadership across a portfolio of commissioning and transformation projects valued at approximately

£23m .

You will take ownership of the

end-to-end commissioning cycle , ensuring services are designed, procured, implemented, and reviewed effectively to deliver improved outcomes for communities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading a programme of commissioning and transformation projects across public health services Providing strategic oversight of procurement activity and commissioning frameworks Embedding robust

programme, change and risk management frameworks

across commissioning activity Leading cross-functional teams including

Procurement, Finance, Legal, Contracts and Adult Services Ensuring commissioning strategies align with

political, financial and strategic priorities Driving

innovation, efficiency and value for money

across commissioned services Proactively developing and managing markets to ensure sustainable service delivery Building strong partnerships across the

health and care system Embedding robust

contract and performance management frameworks Managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing senior decision-makers Ensuring compliance with

procurement regulations, governance frameworks and safeguarding responsibilities

You will oversee all stages of the commissioning cycle:

Assess

analysing data, market intelligence and service needs to develop evidence-based commissioning strategies Plan

designing innovative service models, commissioning plans and performance frameworks Deliver

overseeing procurement, service implementation, contract mobilisation and programme delivery Review

ensuring strong contract management, monitoring outcomes and delivering value for money

About You

We are seeking a

strategic commissioning leader with extensive public health experience , capable of leading complex programmes and influencing senior stakeholders across the public sector landscape.

Essential

Significant experience working strategically in

public health commissioning Proven track record of delivering

large-scale transformation programmes Strong understanding of the

public sector commissioning cycle and procurement processes Experience leading cross-functional teams across complex organisational environments Ability to manage

multi-million-pound programme portfolios Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent analytical and strategic report writing capabilities Educated to

Masters level or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

Additional professional development within public health or commissioning Experience working within

local government, housing or integrated care systems

Whats On Offer

Opportunity to lead

high-profile public health commissioning programmes Strategic leadership role with real community impact Collaborative working across health, care and public sector partners Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

If you are a senior commissioning professional with a passion for improving public health outcomes,

Pertemps Network Group would be delighted to hear from you .

Apply Now

to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity with a

reputable housing provider delivering vital services across the public sector . TPBN1_UKTJ