Job description
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Commissioner on behalf of our public sector client based in East London.
The role will take responsibility for all commissioning aspects of Older People and the delivery of the relevant elements of the Adults Improvement Programme, including inputting to strategic and budgetary discussions and decision making.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience in strategic commissioning of large scale projects from start to finish, with knowledge and experience of the older people and frailty commissioning remit, including residential care, homecare and older people's housing.
Responsible for all aspects of the commissioning cycle, stimulating innovation in service delivery and ensuring a whole-system and integrated view of service need
Fostering good relationships with relevant directors, heads of service, frontline managers, third sector partners and providers will be imperative
Lead the delivery of the Adults Commissioning Mandate and the Corporate Strategies, particularly the Prevention, Independence and Resilience Strategy with the relevant Heads of Service
Shape commissioning plans across their portfolio and lead on the delivery of savings in a world of challenging resources, increasing integration and rising expectations from service users and carers
To ensure that the commissioning cycle is fully scoped and planned out, key business deadlines are met, and ensuring that general quality standards are maintained and continuously improved.
To contribute to the work of strategic Boards around care and support policy and service development and make full use of governance structures to develop consensus and get decisions made.
To provide expert knowledge and strategic insight, to drive and lead improvement and commissioning in this area.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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